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Download full textProefrock, David W. – 1983
The recent development of strong statistical techniques has made accurate predictions of recidivism possible. To investigate the utility of discriminant analysis methodology in making predictions of recidivism in juvenile offenders, the court records of 271 male and female juvenile offenders, aged 12-16, were reviewed. A cross validation group…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Crime Prevention, Delinquency, Discriminant Analysis
Peer reviewedHerz, Denise C. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2001
A study examined juvenile cases processed in an East Coast state between 1992 and 1994 (n=33,423). Findings indicate mental health placements are used rarely relative to other court outcomes (i.e., dismissal, probation, other types of placements), and gender and race significantly influence whether an offender receives this type of treatment.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Court Litigation, Juvenile Courts
Peer reviewedGalvin, Jim, Ed. – Crime and Delinquency, 1983
Assesses the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system in preventing delinquency and rehabilitating delinquents. The six articles in this special issue also discuss status offenders and gender issues, examine the Chicago Area Project, and discuss the future of juvenile justice policy and research. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Correctional Institutions, Delinquency, Delinquency Causes
