Each book in this series explores an issue that may affect young people's lives. The books are aimed directly at children and provide support to them and also to parents and teachers. This books includes statistics about crime today and in the past. The book explores what youth crime means, why it happens, the types of crime young people commit and the repercussions they may face. What we can do about youth crime is also covered and includes advice on how to be safe and how to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

 

This book is part of a book series called Talk About .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Hachette Children's Group .

Jill Bailey trained as a scientist, and is experienced at writing for young people.

This book has the following chapters: Chapter 1: What is crime? Chapter 2: Crime past and present Chapter 3: Why does youth crime happen? Chapter 4: Behaving badly Chapter 5: Crimes of theft Chapter 6: Crimes of violence Chapter 7: What happens if you commit a crime? Chapter 8: What can you do about crime? Glossary Further information Index