Saving Children from a Life of Crime

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Saving Children from a Life of Crime is written by David P. Farrington and published by Oxford University Press, USA. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0195304098 (ISBN 10) and 9780195304091 (ISBN 13).

A great deal is known about the early risk factors for offending. High impulsiveness, low attainment, criminal parents, parental conflict, and growing up in a deprived, high-crime neighborhood are among the most important factors. There is also a growing body of high quality scientific evidence on the effectiveness of early prevention programs designed to prevent children from embarking on a life of crime. The authors review the data on early causes of offending and what works best to prevent it. Preschool intellectual enrichment, child skills training, parent management training, and home visiting programs are among the most effective early prevention programs. They also outline a policy strategy early prevention. This is based on current research that lays the groundwork for a comprehensive national prevention strategy to save children from a life of crime.