Who Is More Dangerous? Comparing the Criminality of Adult Homeless and Domiciled Jail Inmates: A Research Note

The criminality of 100 homeless and 100 domiciled jail inmates was compared. Homeless jail inmates were significantly more likely than domiciled jail inmates to be mentally ill, to be arrested for nuisance offenses, to have more extensive criminal histories, and to have prior arrests for use of weap...

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Main Author: DeLisi, Matt (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2000
In: International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Keywords:
Kriminalität
Obdachlose
USA
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Summary:The criminality of 100 homeless and 100 domiciled jail inmates was compared. Homeless jail inmates were significantly more likely than domiciled jail inmates to be mentally ill, to be arrested for nuisance offenses, to have more extensive criminal histories, and to have prior arrests for use of weapons, drugs, and alcohol. Suggestions for processing homeless offenders are given
ISSN:0306-624X
DOI:10.1177/0306624X00441006