TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Factors related to recidivism for youthful offenders
JO  - Criminal justice studies
A1  - Mallett, C.A.
A1  - Fukushima, M.
A1  - Stoddard-Dare, P.
A1  - Quinn, L.
SP  - 84
EP  - 98
VL  - 26
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1478-601X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1478601X.2012.705539
ID  - ref1
ER  -