Child Delinquency, ACEs, and the Juvenile Justice System: Does Exposure to ACEs Affect Justice System Experiences for Children?

IF 1.5 1区社会学 Q2 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice Pub Date : 2021-12-31 DOI:10.1177/15412040211063129

Abigail Novak, Vitoria De Francisco Lopes

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Abstract

Thousands of children ages 12 and under are referred to juvenile justice systems each year, and little is known about how their experiences may differ from those of older youth. The purpose of this study was to compare risk factors associated with juvenile justice referral between children and adolescents and examine differences in adjudication and disposition of referred children and adolescents. The moderating role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) was also examined. Using data from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, results suggest children referred to the juvenile justice system are more likely to have experienced greater numbers of ACEs, have family and school problems, and be referred by schools. Results also indicate children and adolescents differ in their experiences within the juvenile justice system, and that experiences vary according to exposure to ACEs. Results suggest juvenile justice system officials should consider the unique needs of children referred to the system and be cognizant of the influence of non-legal factors in decision-making for this population.

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儿童犯罪，王牌和少年司法系统:接触王牌会影响儿童的司法系统经历吗?

每年都有数千名12岁及以下的儿童被移交给少年司法系统，人们对他们的经历与年长青年的经历有何不同知之甚少。本研究的目的是比较儿童和青少年之间与青少年司法转介相关的风险因素，并检查转介儿童和青少年在裁决和处置方面的差异。还研究了不良儿童经历（ACE）的调节作用。利用佛罗里达州少年司法部的数据，结果表明，被移交给少年司法系统的儿童更有可能经历更多的ACE，有家庭和学校问题，并被学校移交。结果还表明，儿童和青少年在少年司法系统中的经历各不相同，而且经历因接触ACE而不同。结果表明，少年司法系统的官员应该考虑到被移交给该系统的儿童的独特需求，并认识到非法律因素对这一群体决策的影响。

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Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice: An Interdisciplinary Journal provides academics and practitioners in juvenile justice and related fields with a resource for publishing current empirical research on programs, policies, and practices in the areas of youth violence and juvenile justice. Emphasis is placed on such topics as serious and violent juvenile offenders, juvenile offender recidivism, institutional violence, and other relevant topics to youth violence and juvenile justice such as risk assessment, psychopathy, self-control, and gang membership, among others. Decided emphasis is placed on empirical research with specific implications relevant to juvenile justice process, policy, and administration. Interdisciplinary in scope, Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice serves a diverse audience of academics and practitioners in the fields of criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, behavior analysis, sociology, law, counseling, public health, and all others with an interest in youth violence and juvenile justice.