NCJ Number
13755
Journal
Criminal Justice and Behavior Volume: 1 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1974) Pages: 51-61
Date Published
1974
Length
11 pages
Annotation
CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILD MURDERERS, POSSIBLE MOTIVATIONS FOR THEIR ACTS, AND LEGAL REACTIONS TO HOMICIDE COMMITTED BY YOUNG CHILDREN.
Abstract
CRIME CAUSES DISCUSSED INCLUDE MODELING OF BEHAVIOR, VICTIM PRECIPITATION, AND REACTION TO STRESS. THE GREAT NEED TO PREDICT AND PREVENT THIS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR IS POINTED OUT.