@article{ref1,
title="Developmental predictors of offending and persistence in crime: a systematic review of meta-analyses",
journal="Aggression and violent behavior",
year="2022",
author="Basto-Pereira, Miguel and Farrington, David P.",
volume="65",
number="",
pages="e101761-e101761",
abstract="Meta-analyses have provided major findings about developmental predictors of offending. However, there has been little focus on their relative ability to predict offending behaviour. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of meta-analyses with two aims: 1) to summarize all well-established knowledge about developmental (explanatory) predictors of offending, and 2) to sort those predictors according to their effect size. The strongest predictors of general offending were related to family/parental dimensions. Delinquent peers, school/employment problems, family problems, certain types of mental health problems, and alcohol/substance abuse were the most important predictors of persistence in crime. Our findings suggest the crucial role of family-related developmental predictors in preventing offending. The predictors of persistence in crime highlight the multisystemic nature of persistent antisocial behaviour.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1359-1789",
doi="10.1016/j.avb.2022.101761",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2022.101761"
}