TY - JOUR PY - 1996// TI - Adolescent homicide and family pathology: implications for research and treatment with adolescents JO - Adolescence A1 - Crespi, T. D. A1 - Rigazio-DiGilio, S. A. SP - 353 EP - 367 VL - 31 IS - 122 N2 - The origins of serious violence in adolescents has been of concern throughout the century. The number of felony-murder convictions of adolescents on death row in the United States is arguably a warning beacon about the serious nature of juvenile homicide. This article reviews the research on adolescent homicide and highlights significant family variables. The contributions of a family studies perspective for understanding adolescent homicide is discussed and implications suggested.

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