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Beyond monolithic threat: understanding risk typology in court-involved Black male youth

  • Eyitayo Onifade
    ,
  • Christina Campbell
    ,
  • Kwanele Shishane
    ,
  • Sylvia Annan
    ,
  • Emma Odotei
    ,
  • Justin B. Williams
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Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Abstract

Black male youth are at greatest risk of disparate contact and detention in the U.S. juvenile justice system. This study aims to identify recidivism risk/need patterns among African American male youth in the Ohio juvenile justice system, utilizing cluster analysis of risk assessment data from the Ohio Youth Assessment System-Disposition (OYAS-DIS). We found four distinct risk patterns and accompanying recidivism rates in the Black male youth population. Two of the clusters exhibited moderate levels of risk. However, they had significantly different recidivism outcomes, suggesting certain combinations of risk factors have more or less impact the propensity for crime in the Black male sample. Implications for policy and practice are discussed, as well as future directions for research.

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Research Output:
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Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 21-44 (24 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Community Practice (Volume 22, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Accepted/In press - 23/01/2024
  • Published - 12/02/2024

Publication status

Published - 12/02/2024

ISSN

1070-5422

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626184
  • Scopus: 85185494705

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