Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the Link to Antisocial, Delinquent, and Criminal Behaviors

Abstract

A criminological assessment of adverse childhood experiences, influenes and at-risk behavior, including: Familial factors: attachments, parenting style, extended family, interpersonal reltionships, parental criminality, poverty, parental and child substance abuse, violence, child abuse, sexual exploitation and neglect, and socio-economic status. Personal factors: self-esteem, self-worth, self-control, empathy, intimacy, belonging, acknowledgement, aggressive and violent behavior, truancy, coping mechanisms, decision-making, support structure, attitude, anger Social factors: achievements, peer associations, education, bullying, recreation, leasure time, and substance abuse. Environmental factors; disorganized neighborhood, overpopulation, high crime rates community, and violence At-risk children: antisocial tendencies, familial, personal, social and environmental factors linked to antisocial and criminal behaviors