How does early involvement in criminal activities, including anti-social behaviour, influence the likelihood of reoffending, in adulthood?
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The Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice aims to address the underlying causes of crime and create a society in which people feel, and are, safer in their communities. As such, Justice Analytical Services have identified the theme ‘Crime, Prevention & Specific Crime Types’ as a research priority. Robust research on crime and its various dimensions as well as prevention strategies will inform work towards these aims.
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Peterborough Adolescent to Adult Development Study: PADS+ Phase 3
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Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on the influence of social lives on criminal careers from adolescence to adulthood, addressing the question fully with expertise in the field.
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Education and social care predictors of offending trajectories: An administrative data linkage study
Criminal behaviour is a global public health problem associated with a wide range of poor health and social outcomes for victims and perpetrators. Such behaviour typically follows distinct pathways or trajectories, with ...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
This project directly addresses the influence of early involvement in criminal activities on reoffending in adulthood using education and social care predictors.
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Exploring and explaining the role of disadvantage in crime causation
One of the most academically and publically discussed factors in crime causation is the role of social disadvantage (a comparative lack of social and economic resources). In fact, it is difficult to imagine any criminolo...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
While this project explores the role of social disadvantage in crime causation, it does not directly address the influence of early involvement in criminal activities on reoffending in adulthood.