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Citation |
Frola M. Juv. Fam. Court J. 2009; 60(3): 45-65. |
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(Copyright © 2009, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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Abstract |
Delinquent youths who were low risk to re-offend were the subject of this study. It was hypothesized that these youths would have high levels of need (e.g., mental illness) and that detention would lead to increased recidivism. Demographic and social factors, delinquency history, and recidivism data were analyzed, producing four major findings: low-risk youths have high needs, low-risk youths recidivate at high rates, unaddressed needs increase the likelihood of detention and recidivism, and behavioral health needs were among the strongest predictors of recidivism. The factors that lead to recidivism are discussed, and suggestions for improving outcomes are also presented. |