Does Exposure to Community Violence as a Juvenile Offender Increase the Risk of Re-offending/Re-arrest?

Does Exposure to Community Violence as a Juvenile Offender Increase the Risk of Re-offending/Re-arrest?

Presenter(s)

Hannah Kepreos

Comments

9:00-10:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

Description

This project explores the relationship between juvenile offenders and their risk of re-offending due to exposure to community violence. By analyzing the Pathways to Desistance (PTD) dataset, the largest longitudinal study of serious adolescent offenders, the project investigates how different variables contribute to re-offending. Specifically, it examines the effects of exposure to community violence, both as a witness and as a victim, on the frequency of offending. The findings aim to demonstrate that increased exposure to violence correlates with a higher likelihood of re-offending, providing valuable insights into the factors that influence juvenile delinquency and the potential for intervention.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Mark A. Morgan

Primary Advisor's Department

Criminal Justice and Security Studies

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Does Exposure to Community Violence as a Juvenile Offender Increase the Risk of Re-offending/Re-arrest?

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