NCJ Number
82711
Editor(s)
M E Wolfgang,
N A Weiner,
W D Pointer
Date Published
1981
Length
84 pages
Annotation
This annotated bibliography of 220 citations presents publications focusing on various aspects of criminal violence and race. Published from 1972 to 1980, the documents were selected from the National Institute of Justice/NCJRS data base.
Abstract
Bibliographic citations describe publications that examine the simple association between criminal violence and race, mainly by identifying the racial distribution of violent offenders and offenses. Other cited materials explore the causal relationship between race (i.e., minority group status) and violent crime and discuss the influence of race on the use of official discretion and ultimately on case disposition. Citations also encompass documents on race and the violent offender, with many focusing on juvenile gang violence, juvenile delinquency, race and violent victimization, and race and homicide. publications include professional journal articles, government reports, books, and popular magazine articles. Author and subject indexes and availability information are included; an addenda lists 13 citations. (Author abstract modified)