The Causes and Consequences of Running Away: What Difference Does Gender Make?

Although gender is the strongest correlate of delinquent behavior, most delinquency theories were formulated to explain male delinquency, and the academic literature has ignored status offenses such as running away, although this deviance comprises a substantial and controversial role in girls offen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stinton, Amy
Other Authors: Gary F. Jensen
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2007
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-01192007-121755/