Citation

Platt SB. J. Aggression Maltreat. Trauma 2016; 25(2): 145-163.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10926771.2015.1121190

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study explored early abuse type and severity in relation to delinquency utilizing an archival longitudinal data set. These data were collected every 2 years, starting at age 4, from the individuals, caregivers, and teachers. Mean differences tests were conducted to determine how delinquency scores varied by abuse type and severity. These analyses used Child Protective Services reports of the type and severity of abuse as independent measures and the behavior problem scale from the Child Behavior Checklist, Youth Self Report, and Teacher Report Form as independent measures. Follow-up analyses of variance and post-hoc tests were conducted as necessary to clarify the relationship between abuse and delinquency. Although results did not reach significance, a relatively small mean difference was discovered between severity types (more severe maltreatment history demonstrating higher levels of delinquency) for teacher ratings of delinquency.

Keywords: Juvenile justice

Language: en