Juvenile Criminals and Victims

The U.S. Department of Justice reports that in 2007, there were 2.18 million arrests of persons under age 18. Among 10 to 24 year-olds, homicide is the leading cause of death for African Americans; the second leading cause of death for Hispanics; and the third leading cause of death for Asian/Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and Alaska Natives. (Photo: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Juvenile Criminals and Victims

Latest in juvenile criminals and victims

JUVENILE CRIMINALS AND VICTIMS RESOURCES

resource — August 13, 2010

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Juvenile Criminals and Victims, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

Race/Ethnic Differences in Effects of Family Instability on Adolescents' Risk Behavior

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, Journal of Marriage and Family

The study suggests that adolescents who experience family instability are more likely to engage in risky behaviors.

Campus Attacks: Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Education and Federal Bureau of Investigation

The study finds that targeted college campus violence is up sharply over the last two decades.

The Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Child Welfare

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, First Focus

The report finds that current immigration policies put children at risk of losing a parent and place unnecessary strain on the child welfare system.

State Estimates of Underage Alcohol Use and Self-Purchase of Alcohol

Research, Reports & Data — March 26, 2010, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)

The survey finds that nearly 30 percent of youth ages 12 to 20 drank alcohol in the past month, about 9 percent of whom made their own purchases.

Just the Facts: A Snapshot of Incarcerated Hispanic Youth

Research, Reports & Data — March 23, 2010, National Council of La Raza

The fact sheet examines the overrepresentation of Latino youth within the juvenile justice system.

What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood

Research, Reports & Data — March 12, 2010, Child Trends

The fact sheet examines the effectiveness of specific programs aimed at promoting positive development and self-sufficiency for older youth.

The Nation’s Children 2010

Research, Reports & Data — March 04, 2010, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)

A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.

Persistent Fear and Anxiety Can Affect Young Children’s Learning and Development

Research, Reports & Data — February 26, 2010, National Scientific Council on the Developing Child

The report summarizes the effects of and misconceptions about fear-eliciting experiences that occur early in life.

Conceptualizing Juvenile Prostitution as Child Maltreatment: Findings from the National Juvenile Prostitution Study

Research, Reports & Data — February 15, 2010, Crimes Against Children Research Center

The national study finds that nearly one-third of prostituted juveniles taken into custody by police are treated more as criminal offenders than as victims.

Facing Our Future: Children in the Aftermath of Immigration Enforcement

Research, Reports & Data — February 08, 2010, Urban Institute

The report analyzes the consequences of parental arrest, detention and deportation on children.

"Financial and Family Stress Linked to Child Maltreatment in Rural Areas"

Research, Reports & Data — January 11, 2010, The Carsey Institute

The brief finds that rural families that that have been reported of child abuse are more likely than urban families to be headed by a single parent and endure economic and family stress.

"Childhood Maltreatment and Migraine"

Research, Reports & Data — January 07, 2010, American Headache Society

The study finds that abuse in childhood is strongly linked to migraines and other pain disorders in adulthood.

“Sexual Victimization in Juvenile Facilities Reported by Youth, 2008-09”

Research, Reports & Data — January 07, 2010, U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics

The report estimates that 12 percent of adjudicated youth report sexual victimization in juvenile facilities.

"Shortchanging Survivors: The Family Violence Option for TANF Benefits"

Research, Reports & Data — December 23, 2009, National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty

The report finds that the vast majority of domestic violence survivors do not have access to potentially life-saving aid included in TANF.