@article{ref1,
title="Factors related to recidivism among delinquent youths in a state correctional facility",
journal="Journal of child and family studies",
year="1997",
author="Katsiyannis, Antonis and Archwamety, Teara",
volume="6",
number="1",
pages="43-55",
abstract="Identifying and remediating variables accounting for recidivism has been a persistent and often controversial challenge. We investigated factors that may be related to recidivism among delinquent youths committed to a state correctional facility. Data were collected by examining the records of 147 recidivists and 147 non-recidivists. Our findings are consistent with previous research showing age of first offense and first commitment differentiated recidivists and non-recidivists. Additional discriminant factors included deficits in basic skills, special education background, gang affiliation, and length of stay at the facility.<p />",
language="",
issn="1062-1024",
doi="10.1023/A:1025068623167",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1025068623167"
}