Fathers and Youth's Delinquent Behavior
Fathers and Youth's Delinquent Behavior

Author: Deborah A. Cobb-Clark

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780734042569

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This paper analyzes the relationship between having one or more father figures and the likelihood that young people engage in delinquent criminal behavior. We pay particular attention to distinguishing the roles of residential and non-residential, biological fathers as well as stepfathers. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we find that adolescent boys engage in more delinquent behavior if there is no father figure in their lives. However, adolescent girls' behavior is largely independent of the presence (or absence) of their fathers. The strong effect of family structure is not explained by the lack of paternal involvement that generally comes with fathers' absence, even though adolescents, especially boys, who spend time doing things with their fathers usually have better outcomes. There is also a link between adult delinquent behavior and adolescent family structure that cannot be explained by fathers' involvement with their adolescent sons and is only partially explained by fathers' involvement with their adolescent daughters. Finally, the strong link between adolescent family structure and delinquent behavior is not accounted for by the income differentials associated with fathers' absence. Our results suggest that the presence of a father figure during adolescence is likely to have protective effects, particularly for males, in both adolescence and young adulthood.

Fathers and Adolescents
Fathers and Adolescents

Author: Shmuel Shulman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-12-22

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1317356934

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The understanding and study of fathers has traditionally assumed that fathers, compared to mothers, are less involved with their children. Originally published in 1997 Fathers and Adolescents presents a different approach that focuses on the distinctive role of fathers in the lives of their adolescents, especially in their role in adolescents’ attainment of developmental tasks. Drawing on a variety of disciplines, the authors’ examine the relationships of fathers to their adolescents in the context of a changing society. They find that fathers interact in ways that are different from those of mothers, but that are important for both normal and disturbed adolescent development. Psychopathological, aggressive and incestuous behaviour is considered as well as the role of the father in more ideal circumstances. Drawing on the authors’ wealth of clinical experience, this title will still be an important resource for all professionals working with adolescents, as well as those in research.

Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2001-06-05

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 0309172357

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Even though youth crime rates have fallen since the mid-1990s, public fear and political rhetoric over the issue have heightened. The Columbine shootings and other sensational incidents add to the furor. Often overlooked are the underlying problems of child poverty, social disadvantage, and the pitfalls inherent to adolescent decisionmaking that contribute to youth crime. From a policy standpoint, adolescent offenders are caught in the crossfire between nurturance of youth and punishment of criminals, between rehabilitation and "get tough" pronouncements. In the midst of this emotional debate, the National Research Council's Panel on Juvenile Crime steps forward with an authoritative review of the best available data and analysis. Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice presents recommendations for addressing the many aspects of America's youth crime problem. This timely release discusses patterns and trends in crimes by children and adolescentsâ€"trends revealed by arrest data, victim reports, and other sources; youth crime within general crime; and race and sex disparities. The book explores desistanceâ€"the probability that delinquency or criminal activities decrease with ageâ€"and evaluates different approaches to predicting future crime rates. Why do young people turn to delinquency? Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice presents what we know and what we urgently need to find out about contributing factors, ranging from prenatal care, differences in temperament, and family influences to the role of peer relationships, the impact of the school policies toward delinquency, and the broader influences of the neighborhood and community. Equally important, this book examines a range of solutions: Prevention and intervention efforts directed to individuals, peer groups, and families, as well as day care-, school- and community-based initiatives. Intervention within the juvenile justice system. Role of the police. Processing and detention of youth offenders. Transferring youths to the adult judicial system. Residential placement of juveniles. The book includes background on the American juvenile court system, useful comparisons with the juvenile justice systems of other nations, and other important information for assessing this problem.

The Differential Influence of Absent and Harsh Fathers on Juvenile Delinquency
The Differential Influence of Absent and Harsh Fathers on Juvenile Delinquency

Author: Cortney Simmons

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 9780355065619

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Father absence has been identified as a key contributor to juvenile delinquency. As a result, many politicians and community leaders are making the effort to re-engage fathers. However, it is possible that merely the presence of fathers is not, in itself, a substantial protective factor and, in some cases, can even be more detrimental than father absence. The present study (a) examines differential effects of absent fathers and harsh fathers on delinquent behavior, and (b) determines whether these fathers have an effect on youth behavior after accounting for the mother-child relationship. This study employs a diverse (48.4% Black, 37.3% Latino, 12.6% White, and 1.7% other race) sample of first-time male juvenile offenders who identified their father as absent (N=291) or harsh (N=58). Results indicate that youth with harsh fathers reported committing a greater number of offenses and using a greater number of substances than youth with absent fathers. This difference exists even after controlling for the quality of the mother-child relationship. Implications of these findings for future research and delinquency prevention programs are discussed.

Family Life, Delinquency and Crime
Family Life, Delinquency and Crime

Author: Kevin N. Wright

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13:

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Describes how positive parental involvement deters delinquent behavior while its absence -- or worse, its negative counterpart -- fosters misconduct. Researchers conclude that children raised in supportive, affectionate, and accepting homes are less likely to become deviant.

Family Relationships and Delinquent Behavior
Family Relationships and Delinquent Behavior

Author: Francis Ivan Nye

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 1973-10-05

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13:

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Speaking openly of their ideas about race, these nine and ten year-olds show they have internalized the prevailing western mindset—whatever their own ethnicity. And this mindset is racist. Research has long been needed into what children themselves think about cultural diversity and about efforts to counter racism in their schools. Here is the empirical, child-centered research that tells educators what they need to know. It was conducted with a sample of Year 5 pupils in two predominantly white and two diverse schools which were themselves involved in the research process. The book is suffused with their vibrant, profound and original voices and their often surprising ideas. The children's views are accompanied by the researcher's sociologically informed close observation of school life and the views and practice of the teachers, and the book concludes with the important implications she identifies for policy and practice in schools. It's Not Just About Black and White, Missis an enlightening and enjoyable read for primary teachers and trainees and offers grounded information for policy makers and school managers.

Fatherhood Arrested
Fatherhood Arrested

Author: Anne Nurse

Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780826514059

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Studies the effects that jail time and parole have on the relationships between young fathers and their children, with research revealing how the prison structure and its programs help fathers stay in touch with sons and daughters.

Delinquency in Society
Delinquency in Society

Author: Robert Regoli

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2011-04-20

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 0763777900

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Delinquency in Society: The Essentials is a concise introduction to the important topics covered by the same authors in the popular Delinquency in Society, Eighth Edition. This practical text explores how juvenile delinquency is defined, measured, and explained, as well as how the juvenile justice system deals with delinquent youth. The new Essentials text provides separate chapters focusing on the police, juvenile courts, corrections, and delinquency prevention.