"A Refutation of Racial Differentials in the Juvenile Recidivism Rate H" by Jospeter M. Mbuba
  •  
  •  
 

Abstract

It has repeatedly been argued that race is an important predictor of juvenile recidivism, invariably with black offenders having significantly higher odds of recidivating than white offenders (DeComo, 1998; Strom, 2000; Benda, 2001; Langan & Levin, 2002; Harms, 2003; Pope and Snyder, 2003; Puzzanchera, 2003; Stahl, 2003). This study refutes that assertion. Using data from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections in the state of Louisiana, a total of 2,810 juvenile offenders released in the 1999/2000 fiscal year were examined and a socio-demographic profile of those who were returned into the correctional system one year post release was established. The results failed to show a statistically significant difference in the likelihood of recidivating between black offenders and white offenders, leading to a conclusion that race is not an important predictor of juvenile recidivism.

Plum Print visual indicator of research metrics
PlumX Metrics
  • Usage
    • Downloads: 48
    • Abstract Views: 33
  • Mentions
    • References: 1
see details

Share

COinS