Routledge Changing Narratives of Youth Crime - Academic Book

Explore the evolving landscape of criminology with Changing Narratives of Youth Crime. This Routledge publication examines how western societies have transformed their understanding and management of criminal behavior. By applying a narrative perspective, the text investigates how specific stories regarding youth crime are used, created, or rejected to shape public perception and policy. Drawing on specific data from Germany, the book tracks the shift from viewing youth crime through the lens of social causes to viewing it as a direct threat to the social fabric. It provides a detailed look at the various narratives that have been invented or criticized over recent decades. This work is an essential resource for those studying how language and storytelling influence the measures taken to address crime in modern society.