News tagged with juvenile offenders
Violent video games are a risk factor for criminal behavior and aggression, research reports
(Medical Xpress)—People are quick to point the finger or dismiss the effect of violent video games as a factor in criminal behavior. New evidence from Iowa State researchers demonstrates a link between ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 27, 2013 |
1 / 5 (3) |
0
Youth's addiction recovery predicted with AA-related helping tool
A Case Western Reserve University professor has found that young people addicted to alcohol and drugs can increase their chances of recovery by helping others.
Addiction
Feb 27, 2013 |
not rated yet |
0
Researchers work to identify early warning signs in juvenile offenders
Red flags are easy to recognize in the days following a tragic event like a mass shooting. That's why a group of Iowa State researchers is working to identify those early warning signs in juvenile offenders before they turn ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 30, 2013 |
not rated yet |
0
Young offenders who work, don't attend school may be more antisocial
Many high school students work in addition to going to school, and some argue that employment is good for at-risk youths. But a new study has found that placing juvenile offenders in jobs without ensuring that they attend ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 20, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Treatment for juvenile offenders shows positive results 22 years later
More than 20 years ago, Charles Borduin, a University of Missouri researcher, developed a treatment for juvenile offenders that has become one of the most widely used evidence-based treatments in the world. Now, he has found ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 17, 2011 |
4 / 5 (1) |
0
Delayed brain development responsible for juvenile offender behavior
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals researchers findings into the delayed development in the brains of juvenile offenders and the fact that t ...
Neuroscience
Jun 29, 2011 |
4.3 / 5 (3) |
2
|
Better HIV prevention interventions needed for juvenile offenders
More intensive or family-based HIV prevention interventions may be needed to encourage juvenile offenders to use condoms and stop engaging in risky sexual behavior, say researchers from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research ...
HIV & AIDS
Apr 14, 2011 |
not rated yet |
0
