TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - Factors related to recidivism among delinquent youths in a state correctional facility
JO  - Journal of child and family studies
A1  - Katsiyannis, Antonis
A1  - Archwamety, Teara
SP  - 43
EP  - 55
VL  - 6
IS  - 1
N2  - 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 /> 
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SN  - 1062-1024
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1025068623167
ID  - ref1
ER  -