Multiple risk domains have been identified for life-course persistent (LCP) offending, but a
quantitative review of the effect of different risk domains was not yet available. Therefore, we …

Although both risk and protective factors are important components of etiological theories for
antisocial behavior, far less is known about protective factors and their impact. This review …

The Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY) is a structured professional
judgment tool for assessing violence risk in adolescents, between the approximate ages of …

Abstract Background/Objective: The purpose of the present study was to analyse the role of
family and classroom environments on the development of particular individual …

Objective: Debate ensues regarding female-specific risk and strength factors among
adolescent offenders. Using meta-analysis, we examined whether risk and strength factors …

Although young males are still the primary perpetrators of juvenile crime, the percentage of
girls experiencing criminal justice system contact has risen. To identify effective interventions …

Most instruments used to assess offenders' risk of recidivism were developed and validated
on male samples. Use of these instruments with female offenders is, however, common …

Maltreated and child welfare-involved youth are over-represented in juvenile justice
systems. These youth are at a greater risk of serious offending and justice system …

PURPOSE: This study examines gender differences in the effectiveness of prison in
reducing recidivism. METHODS: Using data on released male and female prisoners, we …

Despite the wide implementation of sport-based crime prevention programs, there is a lack
of empirical knowledge on the effectiveness of these interventions. This study evaluated a …