Youth Violence in Latin America: Gangs and Juvenile Justice in PerspectiveG. Jones Springer, 2009 M10 26 - 234 páginas This volume provides a systematic overview of the contemporary Latin American youth violence phenomenon. The authors focus specifically on youth gangs, juvenile justice issues, and applied research concerns, providing a rounded and balanced exploration of this increasingly important topic. |
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