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A collection of selections from books, radio shows, newspapers, news services, periodicals, and government documents, which contribute to the debate on policies and programs that affect juvenile crime. The segments offer analysis and evidence on such areas as race relations, gang violence, drug trafficking, education, role of the family, juvenile detention, detention vs. rehabilitation, poverty, youth employment, and preventive programs. The text begins with an overview of juvenile crime in the US, and the premise that the Federal Government should create a program to combat the problem. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR