title: Early determinants of delinquency and violence.
abstract: The past several decades have resulted in an explosion of knowledge about the development of young children, knowledge that is often underused in the policy-making process. This paper reviews established risk factors for later delinquency and violence that are present prior to school age. The results suggest that established population-based efforts in education and health should be expanded, in anticipation of reducing violent behavior. More intensive intervention efforts that provide a continuum of services for children and families during a vulnerable development period also are warranted. New research directions also are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maternal and Child Health, Harvard School of Public Health.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Buka
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Earls
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005191:Family Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D016487:Parenting; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011640:Public Policy; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*