Date of Award
Spring 6-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department/Program
Criminal Justice
Language
English
First Advisor or Mentor
Kevin Wolff
Second Reader
Frank Pezzella
Third Advisor
Heath Grant
Abstract
Previous research has found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can affect delinquent behavior in various ways. This study aims to explore the associations between gender, race/ethnicity, violent offending, and adverse childhood experiences among a sample of justice-involved youth. 9,655 youth referred to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice were given the Community Assessment Tool (CAT), a risk assessment that also reports adverse childhood experiences. Secondary data analysis was conducted using the information provided to test the expectations of the Childhood Trauma Model (CTM). The study finds associations between gender, race/ethnicity, violent offending, and adverse childhood experiences. Notably, ACEs had a significant relationship with violent offending among White females. The results suggest a need for intervention among White female youth, which differs from the assumptions of the CMT. The limitations of this study and recommendations for future research have been discussed as well.
Recommended Citation
Newman, Oona, "The Interrelatedness of Adversity, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity on Violent Juvenile Offending" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/jj_etds/218