Factors related to recidivism for youthful offenders

Abstract

Little is known about youth who were previously placed in a detention facility and what factors predict a subsequent recidivism to placement. This study of a two-county juvenile offender population (one urban and one rural) investigates what demographic, educational, mental health, substance dependence, and courtrelated variables predict recidivism to detention placement. Findings from logistic regression analysis indicate that seven variables significantly predict juvenile offenders' recidivism placement, some expected and some unexpected. Predictors that made recidivism more likely include youth with a previous conduct disorder diagnosis, a self-reported previous suicide attempt, age, and number of court offenses. Conversely, predictors that made recidivism less likely include race (Caucasian), a previous attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis, and a misdemeanor conviction. These findings indicate that the use of a community-based suicide and mental health screening and referral approach may help to identify and assist these high-risk youth in receiving needed services prior to juvenile court involvement or during delinquency adjudication.

Reoffending among serious juvenile offenders: A developmental perspective

“…For instance, a previous conduct disorder diagnosis, a suicide attempt, and a diagnosis for previous attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder could have an influence on reoffending among youth (Mallett, Fukushima, Stoddard-dare, & Quinn, 2013). For example, psychopathy (Edens, Campbell, & Weir, 2007;Tengström, Grann, Långström, & Kullgren, 2000), violent criminal history, and antisocial personality traits (Collins, 2010) were among the important predictors of violent reoffending patterns in a series of prior studies.…”

Psychiatric evaluation of juvenile delinquents under probation in the context of recidivism

“…Higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders in recidivist juveniles may be due to a cumulative effect of longer duration of substance abuse on mood and cognitive functions in the present study. Additionally, it is thought that psychiatric disorders in juveniles lead risky behaviours through impaired selfregulation of emotional and behavioural control, such as increased aggression, impulsivity, poor decisionmaking [56,57]. Consequently, addressing the delinquents under probation who have previously documented psychiatric diagnoses and substance use into the treatment and rehabilitation process seems to be beneficial.…”

Multiple Pathways to Juvenile Recidivism: Examining Parental Drug and Mental Health Problems, and Markers of Neuropsychological Deficits Among Serious Juvenile Offenders

“…The current study focuses on CD and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. These specific diagnoses were selected due to their association with neurological deficits and related externalizing and antisocial behavior symptomology, as discussed earlier (Cauffman et al, 2005; Glenn & Raine, 2014; Mallett, Fukushima, Stoddard-Dare, & Quinn, 2013; Yancey, Venables, Hicks, & Patrick, 2013; Yang & Raine, 2009)…”