Perceptions of neighborhood problems, fear of crime, and resulting behavioral precautions: Comparing institutionalized girls and boys in Florida

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 264-281

  Lane, Jodi ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Disorder; Fear of crime; Fear of gangs; Incarcerated offenders; Precautionary behaviors

Indexed keywords

EID: 69749104366     PISSN: 10439862     EISSN: 15525406     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1043986209335014     Document Type: Article

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