An Exploration of Racial Differences Among Male Youth Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Abstract
In 2019, the male adjudicated youth (AY) population in correctional facilities was 33% White and 67% minority. Yet, the distribution among male AY charged with sexual offenses (AYSOs) was 55% White and 45% minority, highlighting the lack of disproportionate minority contact within the AYSO population. Little research on AYSOs has focused explicitly on exploring racial differences within this population. Using secondary data from 720 AY 11–18 years of age, the goal of this exploratory study was to identify differences in length of detention, presence of clinical syndromes, attachment patterns, and childhood trauma experiences among a sample of AYSOs and AYs by race category. Although few racial differences were identified among AYSOs, study results overwhelmingly highlighted differences between AYSOs and AYs.
Volume
33
Issue
5
First Page
651
Last Page
670
DOI
10.1080/10538712.2024.2381458
Recommended Citation
Torres, M., Leguízamo, A., & Leibowitz, G. (2024). An Exploration of Racial Differences Among Male Youth Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 33 (5), 651-670. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2024.2381458
ISSN
10538712
E-ISSN
15470679
