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C/S/466. Underclass and its connection with criminal violence

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2012
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The paper addresses the problem of underclass and its relation to group offending and criminal violence in young people. The definition of ‘underclass’ is presented outlining its features and viewing social implications of underclass in the historical context. Literature is reviewed on the relationship between underclass values and violent behaviour. UK policies towards the problem of young offenders and underclass are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Underclass, criminal violence, group offending, young offenders,

 
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