Abstract
Provides a statistical portrait of juvenile homicide victimization by drawing on FBI and other data. As part of OJJDP's Crimes Against Children Series, the Bulletin offers detailed information about overall crime patterns and victim age groups. Specific types of juvenile homicide, including maltreatment homicides, abduction homicides, and school homicides, are discussed in further detail. The Bulletin also explores initiatives designed to prevent homicides of children and youth.
Department
Crimes Against Children Research Center, Sociology
Publication Date
10-2001
Journal Title
Juvenile Justice Bulletin
Publisher
United States Department of Justice
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Finkelhor, David and Ormrod, Richard. The homicides of children & youth. Juvenile Justice Bulletin – NCJ187239, (pgs. 1-12). Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.