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Typifying Trajectories of Delinquent Behaviour in Institutionalized Girls

Explore how different types of offences and girls are involved in delinquent trajectories among institutionalized girls. The study categorizes girls into four groups based on delinquent behaviour patterns, identifying factors such as intelligence, personality disorders, substance abuse, and family dynamics. Findings reveal distinct profiles for each trajectory group, shedding light on the complexities of delinquent behaviour in girls' institutions. The research provides valuable insights into understanding and managing these behaviours to reduce recidivism rates and improve rehabilitation outcomes for these vulnerable girls.

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Typifying Trajectories of Delinquent Behaviour in Institutionalized Girls

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  1. Trajectories of delinquent behaviour of institutionalized girls. HOW CAN THEY BE TYPIFIED? September, 2008 European Society of Criminology Thessa Wong VU University Amsterdam

  2. Overview of Presentation Methods Trajectories Type of offences in each of the trajectories Type of girls in each of the trajectories Conclusion

  3. MethodsWho are the girls? Harreveld: juvenile justice institution in The Netherlands Residential treatment Discharged Jan. ’92 – Dec. ’95 Minimal length of stay: 2 months Complete treatment dossier = 147 girls

  4. MethodsWhat is measured? Judicial documentation Age: 12 – 33 (March, 2008) Dossier variables Psychological factors (intelligence, personality, disorders) Substance abuse Family factors (criminal models, parental neglect, divorce) Peer factors (delinquent friends, contact with peers)

  5. Analyses Group based trajectory models Maximum likelihood estimation Cross-tabs

  6. Trajectories4 group model

  7. TrajectoriesAdolescent Limited (42.9%)

  8. TrajectoriesLow Desistance (45.6%)

  9. TrajectoriesHigh Desistance (7.5%)

  10. TrajectoriesLate Onset (4.1%)

  11. Type of OffencesAdolescent Limited (42.9%) 63 girls Commited 4.1% (27) of total offences 74.1% property offenses 11.1% violent offenses 11.1% public order

  12. Type of OffencesLow Desistance (45.6%) 67 girls Committed 38.3% (251) of all offenses 36.3% property offences 18.7% violent offences (committed by 40%) 12% public order offence More drugs offences than other groups More traffic offences than other groups

  13. Type of OffencesHigh Desistance (7.5%) 11 girls Committed 35% (229) of all offenses 49.3% property offences 12.7% violent offences 14.8% public order offences More weapon use than other groups

  14. Type of OffencesLate Onset (4.1%) 6 girls Committed 22.6% (148) of total offenses 54.1% property offences 9.5% violent offences 6.1% public order offences

  15. Type of GirlsIn general Highly neurotic Highly impulsive Highly thrill seeking 80% depressed Around 9% attempted suicide Around 65% used drugs Not many alcohol abusers 30-45% sexual abused Only 3 girls normal parent-child relationship

  16. Type of GirlsAdolescent Limited (42.9%) Average intelligence Low self-esteem 2/3 problems with aggression regulation Better social skills than girls other groups 1/3 personality disorder (MOST) Less negative life events Moderate contact with peers 57.1% delinquent friends 18% from divorced family

  17. Type of GirlsAdolescent Limited (42.9%) In combination with offending behaviour Individual and environmental factors least problematic for this group And so is delinquent behaviour Personality disorders

  18. Type of GirlsLow Desistance (45.6%) Average intelligence Low self-esteem 2/3 problems with aggression regulation Bad to very bad social skills Almost no girls with personality disorder Many negative life events (less than HD) Bad to moderate contact with peers 69% delinquent friends 37% from divorced family

  19. Type of GirlsLow Desistance (45.6%) In combination with offending behaviour: Individual and environmental factors quite problematic, but Minor delinquent behaviour Except violent behaviour Threshold?

  20. Type of Girls High Desistance (7.5%) Low intelligent 100% problems with regulating aggression Very bad social skills Very low self esteem Very bad contact with peers ¾ delinquent friends 100% experienced negative life events 36% from divorced family

  21. Type of Girls High Desistance (7.5%) In combination with offending behaviour Most ‘typical’ delinquents Profile similar to Low Desisters, but more negative However, big difference in frequency of offending Threshold

  22. Type of Girls Late Onset (4.1%) High intelligent Low self esteem Not really good social skills No personality disorders Delinquent friends Relatively little negative life events No really good contact with peers No divorce

  23. Type of Girls Late Onset (4.1%) In combination with offending behaviour More difficult to typify because of small n Relatively little risk factors High impressionable?

  24. Conclusion Clearly different groups of girls Most girls do not cause a lot of problems (88%!) Correct expectation recidivism by institution

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