Cheryl L. Maxson

2.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
32 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Cheryl L. Maxson is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, General Health Professions and Clinical Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Cheryl L. Maxson has authored 32 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 9 papers in General Health Professions and 6 papers in Clinical Psychology. Recurrent topics in Cheryl L. Maxson's work include Crime Patterns and Interventions (16 papers), Homelessness and Social Issues (9 papers) and Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance (8 papers). Cheryl L. Maxson is often cited by papers focused on Crime Patterns and Interventions (16 papers), Homelessness and Social Issues (9 papers) and Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance (8 papers). Cheryl L. Maxson collaborates with scholars based in United States, Slovenia and Switzerland. Cheryl L. Maxson's co-authors include Malcolm W. Klein, Finn‐Aage Esbensen, Karen M. Hennigan, David C. Sloane, Lea Cunningham, Martin Killias, Kristy N. Matsuda, Judith Aldridge, F.H.M. van Gemert and Juanjo Medina and has published in prestigious journals such as Social Forces, Criminology and Children and Youth Services Review.

In The Last Decade

Cheryl L. Maxson

30 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Hit Papers

Street Gang Patterns and Policies 2006 2026 2012 2019 2006 100 200 300 400
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Street Gang Patterns and Policies
    2006 458 citations Malcolm W. Klein, Cheryl L. Maxson profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Cheryl L. Maxson United States 18 1.2k 425 207 132 122 32 1.3k
Scott H. Decker United States 19 1.5k 1.3× 342 0.8× 263 1.3× 96 0.7× 162 1.3× 33 1.6k
Barrik van Winkle United States 7 869 0.7× 251 0.6× 86 0.4× 71 0.5× 83 0.7× 8 986
Vincent J. Webb United States 22 1.1k 1.0× 264 0.6× 213 1.0× 100 0.8× 370 3.0× 53 1.4k
David Indermaur Australia 21 1.1k 0.9× 167 0.4× 366 1.8× 65 0.5× 196 1.6× 50 1.4k
James A. Densley United States 21 1.1k 0.9× 244 0.6× 234 1.1× 113 0.9× 131 1.1× 77 1.4k
Marie Skubak Tillyer United States 20 1.1k 0.9× 235 0.6× 343 1.7× 274 2.1× 95 0.8× 52 1.4k
Julie Horney United States 15 1.4k 1.2× 310 0.7× 396 1.9× 65 0.5× 117 1.0× 22 1.6k
Thomas G. Blomberg United States 16 656 0.6× 179 0.4× 308 1.5× 43 0.3× 61 0.5× 54 891
David Gadd United Kingdom 20 786 0.7× 307 0.7× 394 1.9× 104 0.8× 75 0.6× 72 1.2k
Mona Lynch United States 21 1.4k 1.2× 413 1.0× 457 2.2× 69 0.5× 239 2.0× 61 1.6k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Cheryl L. Maxson

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Brennan, Patricia A., et al.. (2022). Parenting Characteristics Protective Against Substance Use and Deviant Peer Involvement in High-Risk Neighborhoods. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 31(10). 2688–2698.
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Barnert, Elizabeth S., et al.. (2017). Setting a minimum age for juvenile justice jurisdiction in California. International Journal of Prisoner Health. 13(1). 49–56. 8 indexed citations
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Scott, Daniel & Cheryl L. Maxson. (2016). Gang organization and violence in youth correctional facilities. 2(2). 81–94. 10 indexed citations
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Maxson, Cheryl L. & Finn‐Aage Esbensen. (2016). Gang Transitions and Transformations in an International Context. Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS). 17 indexed citations
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Maxson, Cheryl L.. (2013). Do Not Shoot the Messenger. Criminology & Public Policy. 12(3). 421–426. 6 indexed citations
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Esbensen, Finn‐Aage & Cheryl L. Maxson. (2012). Youth gangs in international perspective: results from the Eurogang Program of Research. 45 indexed citations
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Medina, Juanjo, et al.. (2011). Gang transformation, changes or demise: Evidence from an English gang city. 197–209.
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Maxson, Cheryl L., Kristy N. Matsuda, & Karen M. Hennigan. (2009). “Deterrability” Among Gang and Nongang Juvenile Offenders: Are Gang Members More (or Less) Deterrable Than Other Juvenile Offenders?. Crime & Delinquency. 57(4). 516–543. 20 indexed citations
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Jenness, Valerie, Cheryl L. Maxson, Kristy N. Matsuda, & Jennifer Sumner. (2007). An Empirical Examination of Sexual Assault. 1 indexed citations
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Walker, Sarah Cusworth, et al.. (2007). Parenting as a Moderator of Minority, Adolescent Victimization and Violent Behavior in High-Risk Neighborhoods. Violence and Victims. 22(3). 304–317. 20 indexed citations
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Hennigan, Karen M. & Cheryl L. Maxson. (2005). Self Reported Outcomes in a Randomized Trial of a Community-Based Multi-Agency Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program. 7 indexed citations
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Hennigan, Karen M., et al.. (2002). Community views on crime and policing: Survey mode effects on bias in community surveys. Justice Quarterly. 19(3). 565–587. 31 indexed citations
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Triplett, Ruth, Cheryl L. Maxson, & Malcolm W. Klein. (1998). Responding to Troubled Youth.. Social Forces. 77(1). 386–386. 5 indexed citations
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Maxson, Cheryl L., et al.. (1998). Vulnerability to Street Gang Membership: Implications for Practice. Social Service Review. 72(1). 70–91. 65 indexed citations
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Maxson, Cheryl L. & Malcolm W. Klein. (1995). Investigating gang structures. 3(1). 33–40. 31 indexed citations
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Klein, Malcolm W., et al.. (1995). The Modern Gang Reader. 65 indexed citations
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Klein, Malcolm W., Cheryl L. Maxson, & Lea Cunningham. (1991). “CRACK,” STREET GANGS, AND VIOLENCE*. Criminology. 29(4). 623–650. 78 indexed citations
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Maxson, Cheryl L., et al.. (1988). Police Response to Runaway and Missing Children: A Conceptual Framework for Research and Policy. Crime & Delinquency. 34(1). 84–102. 8 indexed citations
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Klein, Malcolm W., et al.. (1986). THE IMPACT OF POLICE INVESTIGATIONS ON POLICE‐REPORTED RATES OF GANG AND NONGANG HOMICIDES*. Criminology. 24(3). 489–512. 11 indexed citations
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Maxson, Cheryl L., et al.. (1985). DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GANG AND NONGANG HOMICIDES*. Criminology. 23(2). 209–222. 89 indexed citations

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