@article{ref1,
title="A cross-national comparison of externalizing behaviors among high-risk youth and youth gang members in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts, and San Salvador, El Salvador",
journal="Victims and offenders",
year="2011",
author="Olate, René and Salas-Wright, Christopher and Vaughn, Michael G.",
volume="6",
number="4",
pages="356-369",
abstract="Youth interventions often focus on high-risk youth; however, little is known about the similarities and differences of these youth cross-nationally. This study examines externalizing behaviors of youth in Boston (n = 374) and San Salvador (n = 208) and compares several domains. <br><br>RESULTS reveal significant differences between populations; Salvadoran youth exhibited higher rates of violence and delinquency, marijuana use, and unprotected sex. Similarities were found for school attendance and school dropout levels, employment, alcohol use, and sexual activity. <br><br>FINDINGS indicate that youth gang members may face a higher intensity of externalizing risk behaviors. These findings have implications for interventions and policies.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1556-4886",
doi="10.1080/15564886.2011.607396",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2011.607396"
}