The culture of joyriding in Queensland : the offenders perspective.

Author(s)
Dawes, G.
Year
Abstract

There has been increased public concern about the increase in car theft in Australia. A high proportion of cars is stolen by young people in order to joyride (stealing cars for short-term transport or for nonutilitarian purposes). This paper is based on the outcomes of a two-year qualitative research study that examined the motivations of youth as to why they became involved in the culture of joyriding behaviour. The outcomes of this project highlight a number of diverse factors across race, class and gender lines. The paper concludes with a series of intervention strategies for reducing joyriding behaviour based on an integrated education programme and the introduction of motor projects. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E202589.

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C 27511 (In: C 27499 CD-ROM) /83 / ITRD E202601
Source

In: Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 2000, p. 113-117, 7 ref.

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