An Examination of Risk Profiles among Justice-Involved Girls: Do Race and Place Matter?. Issue 12 (2nd December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Krupa, Julie M.; Dembo, Richard; Schmeidler, James; Wolff, Jessica; Wareham, Jennifer
• Is Part Of: Deviant behavior. Volume 43:Issue 12(2022)
• Page Start: 1433
• Page End: 1452
• Publication Date: 2022-12-02
• Subjects: Deviant behavior -- Periodicals; 302.54205
• DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2021.1982659
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9625

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Studies addressing risk factors among justice-involved girls in rural areas remain a neglected area of research. Following an intersectional framework, the current study examines the patterning of a broad range of risk factors and health needs, across urban and rural contexts, among arrested African American, Hispanic, and white females who participated in a public health service. Results from a latent class analysis suggest significant differences in substance use, physical health, depression, and trauma experiences among the racial/ethnic groups and across geographic setting. This study has implications for prevention, screening and assessment procedures of arrested youths, and intervention services in the juvenile justice system.