Using large-sample, archival data from the state of South Carolina's juvenile justice agency,
we examine the question of race differences in predictors of repeat offending for a sample of …

Abstract Purpose While Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been found to predict
an increased prevalence and seriousness of offending, these findings are based on a …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been consistently linked
to psychiatric difficulties in children and adults. However, the long-term effects of ACEs on …

This study examined issues related to delinquency, adult criminality, and violence in a new
cohort of abused and/or neglected children and matched controls, representing a different …

Childhood maltreatment and inept parental disciplinary, attachment, and monitoring
practices evidence a relationship with early and severe childhood and adolescent …

Adolescents face high rates of victimization, yet little is known regarding the criminal
consequences of these experiences. Using data from the National Youth Survey, this …

This study examined the ability of early risk factors to predict delinquency referrals.
Significant risk factors included externalizing behaviors, prenatal smoking, parent marital …

A history of childhood adversity is associated with high-risk behaviors and criminal activity in
both adolescents and adults. Furthermore, individuals with histories of child maltreatment …

Youth involved in the child welfare system experience multiple early adversities that can
contribute to increased risk of substance use and delinquency. Although adverse childhood …

Research has demonstrated the negative impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
on long-term trajectories of mental and physical health. Yet existing literature on this topic is …