Longitudinal patterns of offending during the transition to adulthood in youth from the mental health system

摘要: Arrest rates among the population of youth who have been served in child mental health systems are known to be high during adolescence and young adulthood, but individual longitudinal patterns not examined. The present study used developmental trajectory modeling, a contemporary method widely criminology, examine clusters criminal justice involvement at ages 8 through 25, from database records 131 individuals public adolescent services. Three groups particular concern emerged: one with increasingly offense two moderate violent that did desist. Offense these indicate early intervention should occur before age 15. Some risk factors were identified. Peak offending for most occurred between 18 20. Implications findings services transition adulthood offered.