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15-08-2022 | Original Paper

Primary Caregiver Influence on Youth Correctional Misconduct

Auteurs: Daniel Scott, Natalie Goulette, Shaena Carson

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 12/2022

Abstract

Extensive research has been conducted on the causes and factors associated with juvenile delinquency. Work has consistently revealed that family has a significant influence on the likelihood of youth crime. More specifically family structure and primary caregiver significantly influence the probability of juvenile delinquency in the community. But minimal work has examined the influence of family structure on the likelihood of misconduct among incarcerated youth. The current study helps to fill this gap in the literature by examining the relationship between misconduct among youth incarcerated in the California Division of Juvenile Justice and the youth’s primary caregiver type (both parents, single parent, other). Results highlight a significant association between violent misconduct and primary caregiver type; youth are less likely to participate in violent misconduct if they report having both parents as their primary caregiver. The findings have theoretical implications, specifically the need to understand what influences from the community youth are importing into correctional settings. There are also implications for policy and practice; specifically, the importance of taking primary caregiver type into consideration for placement within a facility, and treatment considerations.

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Titel: Primary Caregiver Influence on Youth Correctional Misconduct
Auteurs: Daniel Scott
Natalie Goulette
Shaena Carson
Publicatiedatum: 15-08-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 12/2022
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02412-z

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