Examining the impact of racial/ethnic threat on juvenile court outcomes: a multi-level approach

The current study examines whether racial/ethnic threat theory can explain juvenile court outcomes. Specifically, we look at Black population threat and Latino population threat. We also introduce White population as a threat that can be incorporated into the theory. Using data from over 55,000 juve...

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Published in:Journal of crime & justice 2022-08, Vol.45 (4), p.450-466
Main Authors: Jordan, Kareem L., Maroun, Rimonda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
court outcomes
Juvenile courts
Juveniles
minority threat
Racial/ethnic threat
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Summary:The current study examines whether racial/ethnic threat theory can explain juvenile court outcomes. Specifically, we look at Black population threat and Latino population threat. We also introduce White population as a threat that can be incorporated into the theory. Using data from over 55,000 juvenile court cases in over 400 neighborhoods, we found mixed support racial/ethnic threat. Latino population threat had the greatest impact on juvenile court outcomes, while Black population threat and White population threat had less support and also findings that are inconsistent with the theory. Empirical and theoretical implications of these results are discussed along with directions for future research.
ISSN:0735-648X
2158-9119
DOI:10.1080/0735648X.2021.1996441