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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
Summary
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.
- 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.
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