A journal articles feature provides access to recent, relevant full-text articles from SAGE's leading research journals. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides activities to focus and guide student interpretation.

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• Booth, J.A., Farrell, A., and Varano, S.P. (2008). "Social Control, Serious Delinquency, and Risky Behavior: A Gendered Analysis." Crime & Delinquency, 43(3): 423-456. DOI: 10.1177/0011128707306121

• Cechaviciute, I., and Kenny, D.T. (2007). "The Relationship Between Neutralizations and Perceived Delinquent Labeling Criminal History in Young Offenders Serving Community Orders." Criminal Justice and Behavior, 34(6): 816-829. DOI: 10.1177/0093854806298210

• Church II, W.T., Wharton, T., and Taylor, J.K. (2009). "An Examination of Differential Association and Social Control Theory: Family Systems and Delinquency." Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 7(1): 3-15. DOI: 10.1177/1541204008324910

• Lundman, R.J. (1976). "Will Diversion Reduce Recidivism?" Crime & Delinquency, 22(4): 428-437. DOI: 10.1177/001112877602200404

• Marcus, B. (2004). "Self-Control in the General Theory of Crime: Theoretical Implications of a Measurement Problem." Theoretical Criminology, 8(1): 33-55. DOI: 10.1177/1362480604039740