An Examination of Factors Related to the Cognitive and Affective Empathy Levels of Adjudicated Youth
Description:
With the advent of increased juvenile delinquency in our nation, the need for prevention and rehabilitation is paramount. Juvenile delinquent acts are becoming more serious and violent with offenders perpetrating at younger ages. Analysis suggests an increase in juvenile crime in the near future (Stone, 2000). Pinpointing the cause of delinquency is an arduous task because of the many contributing factors (e.g., impulsivity, aggression, low intellect, poor family attachment, drug, and alcohol a…
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Date:
August 2000
Creator:
Broom, Ellen Wildemann
Partner:
UNT Libraries