Explanatory Factors for the Occurrence of Criminal Offenses in Adulthood Among Justice-Involved Adolescents
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Identifying factors that can explain criminal behavior enables a better understanding of associated factors and the promotion of more effective preventive actions. The present study aimed to identify explanatory factors that increase the likelihood of individuals who have passed through the Brazilian juvenile justice system engaging in criminal behavior in adulthood, and to examine whether these factors accelerate the occurrence of such outcomes. Criminal records of 350 adolescents who have passed through the juvenile justice system were analyzed, with an average follow-up of 4.8 years after turning 18. Statistical analyses included Kaplan-Meier curves, rank tests, and Cox regression. The impact of detention, manifest aggressiveness, impulsivity, association with antisocial peers, family involvement, academic delay, alcohol use, and marijuana use were assessed. The results indicated that detention measure (OR 2.31), manifest aggressiveness (OR 1.54), impulsiveness (OR 1.37), and association with antisocial peers (OR 1.57) increased the likelihood for occurrence and acceleration of criminal actions. The findings` implications are discussed in terms of understanding the phenomenon and the need for preventive actions targeting the variables identified by the study.
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