All Things Made Equal? Exploring Case Outcome Disparities With Juveniles Who are Referred for Sexual Offenses

• In Event: Advances in Sexual Offense Policy Research: Risk Factors and Offender Characteristics of Sexual Offenses

Abstract

While there has been an increase in scholarly attention regarding juveniles who are subjected to the sex offender registry, it is unclear from existing research who are the youths most likely to be adjudicated for sexual offenses. Using data from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, this paper attempts to explore which type of youths are most likely to move forward through the justice system from the initial point of referral. The analysis will take into account both legal and extralegal factors in predicting different outcomes. Policy implications will be discussed.

Author

• Kei Saito, University of New Hampshire