Exploring Subgroup Differences in Offending among Latine Adults in the United States

Research examining subgroup differences in offending among Latine individuals in the United States remains limited. Using a nationally representative sample of U.S. Latine adults, we assess variation in violent and non-violent criminal behaviors among ethnic subgroups. Our findings show significant...

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Authors: Centelles, Vanessa (Author) ; Powers, Ráchael A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2026
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2026, Volume: 53, Issue: 1, Pages: 140-156
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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