Studying Criminal Career Lenght Through Early Adulthood Among Serious Offenders

Much of the research on criminal careers has concentrated on the dimensions of prevalence, frequency, specialization, and desistance. One dimension that has not been the focus of research is career length. Knowledge on the distribution ofαand correlates associated withαcareer length is important for...

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Autor principal: Piquero, Alex R. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Brame, Robert W. ; Lynam, Donald R.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Lengua no determinada
Publicado: 2004
En: Crime & delinquency
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Sumario:Much of the research on criminal careers has concentrated on the dimensions of prevalence, frequency, specialization, and desistance. One dimension that has not been the focus of research is career length. Knowledge on the distribution ofαand correlates associated withαcareer length is important for matters related to theory and policy. Using data from a sample of parolees from the California Youth Authority, the authors studied the career-length issue and provide important descriptive and etiological information. The authors also present some comparisons across race to determine if race differences emerge in career length and its correlates. Theoretical and empirical directions for future research are also addressed. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR
Descripción Física:Online-Ressource
ISSN:1552-387X
DOI:10.1177/0011128703260333