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Juvenile delinquency and victimization: a theoretical typology
Carlos A Cuevas1, David Finkelhor, Heather A Turner
1College of Criminal Justice, Northeastern University, 204 Churchill Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|November 13, 2007
Summary
This study identifies three distinct types of youth who experience both delinquency and victimization: bully-victims, sex/maltreatment-victims, and property delinquent-victims. Findings reveal complex pathways beyond risky behaviors connecting youth offending and victimization.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Juvenile delinquency and victimization are commonly linked, often attributed to youth engaging in risky behaviors.
- However, theories from bullying and traumatic stress literature suggest additional, less understood connections between delinquency and victimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate potential subtypes of delinquent-victims beyond the simple co-occurrence model.
- To explore alternative pathways linking youth offending and victimization.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Developmental Victimization Survey, a national phone survey.
- Interviewed a representative sample of 1,000 adolescents aged 10 to 17.
Main Results:
- Identified three distinct subtypes of delinquent-victims: bully-victims, delinquent sex/maltreatment-victims, and property delinquent-victims.
- Found significant groups of youth who were primarily delinquent with low victimization, and vice versa.
Conclusions:
- The relationship between juvenile delinquency and victimization is multifaceted, extending beyond risky activities.
- Recognizing distinct subtypes of delinquent-victims is crucial for targeted interventions and understanding youth risk.
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