A Comparison of Pacific, Maori, and European Violent Youth Offenders in New Zealand.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
; 60(6): 657-74, 2016 May.
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ABSTRACT
Pacific Island and Maori youth are disproportionately overrepresented in Aotearoa/New Zealand in violent offending. To date, research has not examined Pacific Island violent youth offenders in comparison with other ethnic populations. This study compared Pacific Island violent youth offenders with Maori and European violent youth offenders to determine whether similarities or differences existed in their offending, social, and demographic characteristics. Findings showed that Pacific Island violent youth offenders, in comparison with Maori and European violent youth offenders, were more likely to have grown up in the lowest socioeconomic deprivation areas in New Zealand, were more likely to be older when they first started offending, and their first offence was more likely to be of a serious, violent nature. Family violence was present among all three ethnic groups highlighting the ongoing importance of intervention in this area. The findings of the current study are likely to have implications for government department policy makers, along with program providers and practitioners. Recommendations are made regarding clinical implications and future research on this population.
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Assunto principal:
Etnicidade
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Havaiano Nativo ou Outro Ilhéu do Pacífico
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Delinquência Juvenil
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
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En
Revista:
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article