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Characteristics of Juvenile Delinquents

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Juvenile Delinquency and Disability

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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the number of juvenile arrests in the United States peaked at over two million arrests, particularly for violent crimes. While juvenile crime rates have declined since this time, in 2010 there were still nearly 1.6 million arrests of juveniles. This chapter provides background information on the prevalence and incidence of delinquency and related statistics, and it also discusses the characteristics and risk factors that research has found to be associated with delinquency. Juvenile offenders are a heterogeneous, complex group; nevertheless, research has identified several common characteristics found in this population. In addition, research has identified characteristics that appear to some youth at a greater risk of delinquency and reoffending. The various risk factors discussed include sex, ethnicity, cognitive functioning, socioeconomic status, family background, and disability.

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Thompson, K.C., Morris, R.J. (2016). Characteristics of Juvenile Delinquents. In: Juvenile Delinquency and Disability. Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29343-1_2

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