Risk Assessment of Girls: Are There Any Sex Differences in Risk Factors for Re-offending and in Risk Profiles?
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2014-10
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van der Put, Claudia E.
Dekovic, Maja
Hoeve, Machteld
Stams, Geert Jan J. M.
van der Laan, Peter H.
Langewouters, Femke E. M.
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Abstract
The aims of this study were (a) to investigate sex differences in risk factors for re-offending and (b) to provide a risk assessment model for girls. The data of 1,396 adolescents who committed a criminal offense were examined. Both generic and sex-specific risk factors for re-offending were found. The girl-specific risk factors are located mainly in the family domain. These girl-specific risk factors turn out to be by far the most important predictors for re-offending for girls. The risk assessment model divides girls into four different risk groups: a low risk group (containing 65% of the girls) and three high risk groups (girls with delinquent parents, victims of abuse, and repeat offenders), each showing a specific set of risk factors, which suggests the need for specific interventions.
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sex differences, risk factors, recidivism, risk assessment, adolescents, JUVENILE JUSTICE, CONDUCT DISORDER, GENDER, RECIDIVISM, PREDICTION, DELINQUENT, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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van der Put, C E, Dekovic, M, Hoeve, M, Stams, G J J M, van der Laan, P H & Langewouters, F E M 2014, 'Risk Assessment of Girls : Are There Any Sex Differences in Risk Factors for Re-offending and in Risk Profiles?', Crime and Delinquency, vol. 60, no. 7, pp. 1033-1056. https://doi.org/10.1177/0011128710384776