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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Prothrow-Stith, Deborah, 1954- Murder is no accident. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2004 (OCoLC)648522357 |
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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Deborah Prothrow-Stith; Howard R Spivak |
| ISBN: | 078796980X 9780787969806 |
| OCLC Number: | 52258327 |
| Description: | vi, 279 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Shocked America: the epidemic spreads -- Who are we? -- What do we know and how do we know it -- Understanding risk and resiliency -- Guns: escalating the consequences -- It's the television, stupid -- The demonization of youth -- Girls and violence: "The Rambettes" -- Violence at home -- Violence is preventable -- The movement grows -- There is no one model -- The system is part of the problem -- Going into the future. |
| Responsibility: | Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Howard R. Spivak. |
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Abstract:
Tells the story of how Boston went from an epidemic of juvenile homicide and violent crime to initiate a "process" which brought hard fought and surprising positive results.
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"Written in a clear, personable style, the book is a thoughtful read for anyone working in youth violence prevention." (Youth Today, 12/03) "...this is a solid and heartfeld contribution to a major concern in our country". (Publishers Weekly, September 8, 2003) "An excellent addition to public libraries..." (Library Journal, November 15, 2003) Read more...
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