Publications [#47408] of Philip J. Cook

Journal Articles

1. "The (Surprising) Stability of Youth Crime Rates," PJ Cook and JH Laub, Journal of Quantitative Criminology 2.3 (September, 1986): 265-278.
   (last updated on 2006/11/17)

   Abstract:
   Despite the profound demographic and socioeconomic changes characterizing family life in recent years, youth crime rates have remained more or less constant since 1971. This finding is of interest given the intense public concern regarding the welfare of children. It also serves as a convenient basis for projecting the future volume of youth crime.