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A population-based study of juvenile perpetrators of homicide in England and Wales.

Rodway, Cathryn; Norrington-Moore, Victoria; While, David; Hunt, Isabelle M; Flynn, Sandra; Swinson, Nicola; Roscoe, Alison; Appleby, Louis; Shaw, Jenny

Journal of adolescence. 2011;34(1):19-28.

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Abstract

This study aimed to describe the social, behavioural and offence characteristics of all convicted perpetrators of homicide aged 17 and under; to examine their previous contact with mental health services, and to discuss strategies for homicide prevention. An eight-year (1996-2004) sample of 363 juvenile homicide perpetrators in England and Wales was examined. The majority of perpetrators were male, used a sharp instrument, and most victims were acquaintances or strangers. Over half had previously offended. A history of alcohol and/or drug misuse was common, as was the prevalence of family dysfunction, abuse, educational difficulties or discipline problems. Previous contact with mental health services was rare. Earlier intervention targeting social and psychological adversity and substance misuse could help to reduce the level of risk for future violence, and may reduce homicide rates among juveniles. Strengthening engagement with young offenders and increasing resources to prevent recidivism may also be beneficial.

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eng
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34
Issue:
1
Start page:
19
End page:
28
Digital Object Identifier:
10.1016/j.adolescence.2010.03.005
Pubmed Identifier:
20385406
Pii Identifier:
S0140-1971(10)00044-8
Access state:
Active

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Manchester eScholar ID:
uk-ac-man-scw:79009
Created by:
Burns, James
Created:
16th April, 2010, 08:07:11
Last modified by:
Burns, James
Last modified:
7th September, 2015, 12:26:13

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