@article{ref1,
title="Factors related to recidivism for youthful offenders",
journal="Criminal justice studies",
year="2013",
author="Mallett, C.A. and Fukushima, M. and Stoddard-Dare, P. and Quinn, L.",
volume="26",
number="1",
pages="84-98",
abstract="Little is known about youth who were previously placed in a detention facility and what factors predict a subsequent recidivism to placement. This study of a two-county juvenile offender population (one urban and one rural) investigates what demographic, educational, mental health, substance dependence, and court-related variables predict recidivism to detention placement. <br><br>FINDINGS from logistic regression analysis indicate that seven variables significantly predict juvenile offenders' recidivism placement, some expected and some unexpected. Predictors that made recidivism more likely include youth with a previous conduct disorder diagnosis, a self-reported previous suicide attempt, age, and number of court offenses. Conversely, predictors that made recidivism less likely include race (Caucasian), a previous attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis, and a misdemeanor conviction. These findings indicate that the use of a community-based suicide and mental health screening and referral approach may help to identify and assist these high-risk youth in receiving needed services prior to juvenile court involvement or during delinquency adjudication. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1478-601X",
doi="10.1080/1478601X.2012.705539",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1478601X.2012.705539"
}