@article{Kock_2005, title={Youth in Conflict With the Law and Socio-economic Experiences in Their Childhood:}, volume={20}, url={http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/403}, abstractNote={Youth in conflict with the law is a growing phenomenon in South Africa. To answer the question: "What happened in the early lives of these children that drove them to violent crimes?" a qualitative study, using 58 life stories of young people awaiting trial, was conducted in Gauteng, South Africa. From these life stories, the researcher identified a clear relationship between socio-economic circumstances, childhood experi­ences, and conflict with the law. Poverty was found to be the main con­tributing factor to criminal activities. A lack of knowledge and under­standing also contributed to crimes such as rape and sodomy. Child and youth care practitioners therefore should not only consider these aspects, but should also address educational needs in communities. }, journal={Journal of Child and Youth Care Work}, author={Kock, Desiree}, year={2005}, month={Mar.}, pages={56–71} }