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Is stealing a gateway crime?

E R Taylor1, J Kelly, S Valescu

  • 1School of Education, Educational Foundations & Administration, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth 76129, USA. e.taylor@tcu.edu

Community Mental Health Journal
|August 3, 2001
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Stealing is a frequent offense among youth in South Texas juvenile detention, often starting young. Those arrested for theft face earlier arrests, assault charges, and multiple offenses, highlighting intervention needs.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Juvenile Justice

Background:

  • Youth and adolescent stealing behaviors are prevalent, influenced by developmental, behavioral, and social factors.
  • Understanding the specific patterns of juvenile theft is crucial for effective intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of stealing behaviors among youth in a South Texas juvenile detention facility.
  • To identify factors associated with juvenile theft offenses.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection from a South Texas juvenile detention facility.
  • Analysis of offense reports and arrest histories of detained youth.

Main Results:

  • Stealing was the most frequently reported offense among the study population.

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  • Lack of supervision was the second most common offense.
  • Youth arrested for stealing were more likely to have prior arrests before age twelve, face subsequent charges (e.g., assault), and have multiple charges.

    • Conclusions:

    • Stealing behaviors in juveniles are linked to early onset, repeat offending, and a pattern of multiple charges.
    • Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions for youth exhibiting stealing behaviors, particularly those with early arrest histories.