Research Catalog

Title

When children kill : a social-psychological study of youth homicide / Katharine Kelly and Mark Totten.

Author

Kelly, Katharine.

Publication

Peterborough, Ont. ; Orchard Park, NY : Broadview Press, c2002.

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Additional Authors

Totten, Mark D. (Mark Douglas), 1962-

Description

xii, 282 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

"This qualitative study of young offenders convicted of murder and manslaughter takes on the challenge of examining the social psychological developments of young people convicted of homicide. In-depth interviews explore offenders' experiences in early childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood; their accounts of the homicides; and their life in custody. This research shows that the pathways leading young people to homicide are as varied as the types of killings perpetrated. Some were raised in social environments conducive to extreme violence where they witnessed, experienced, and were trained in the use of violence. Others found themselves frustrated and angry by their life circumstances. These experiences contributed to a lack of empathy for their victims and limited their insights into the enormity of their actions." "This book addresses a critical gap in the literature, highlighting the importance of community-based early intervention, prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals."--Jacket.

Subject

• Juvenile homicide > Canada > Case studies
• Juvenile homicide > Psychological aspects
• Homicide par des jeunes > Canada > Cas, Études de
• Homicide par des jeunes > Aspect psychologique

Genre/Form

Case studies

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Theories of youth homicide -- Studying youth homicide -- The role of early childhood experiences -- Lessons learned in adolescence -- Homicides in context -- Charged and convicted: experiences in custody and the community.

ISBN

1551114178 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2002483027

OCLC

• 48989118
• SCSB-10155922

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library