APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
An Examination of the Influence of Sibling Criminality on Juvenile Delinquency
Session: Poster Session IX
Authors
- Bianca MenesesPresenting Author
University of California, Irvine - Jerry Garcia
University of California, Irvine - Emely Gonzalez
University of California, Irvine - Sarai Alaniz
University of California, Irvine - Cortney Simmons
Yale University - Elizabeth Cauffman
University of California, Irvine
Abstract
This study examines the influence of sibling criminality on offending and substance use among first-time male juvenile offenders. Results indicate that youth with delinquent siblings used more substances than youth without delinquent siblings. Sibling criminality was also associated with greater offending, but only among youth with low quality parent-child relationships.
Forensic/Criminal Justice
