Academic Achievement and School Functioning Among Nonincarcerated Youth Involved With the Juvenile Justice System

The relationship between academic problems and delinquency is well documented among incarcerated populations but has not been examined among nonincarcerated youth involved with the juvenile justice system. This research examined the school functioning and academic achievement of 157 youth who had br...

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Published in:Journal of education for students placed at risk 2008-01, Vol.13 (1), p.59-75
Main Authors: Brown, Jonathan D., Riley, Anne W., Walrath, Christine M., Leaf, Philip J., Valdez, Carmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
At risk youth
Cooperation
Delinquency
Educational Needs
Juvenile delinquency
Juvenile Justice
Measures (Individuals)
Minority Groups
Schools
Scores
Special Education
Urban Areas
Youth
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Summary:The relationship between academic problems and delinquency is well documented among incarcerated populations but has not been examined among nonincarcerated youth involved with the juvenile justice system. This research examined the school functioning and academic achievement of 157 youth who had brief contact with a state department of juvenile justice and then returned to the community. More than half (62.4%) demonstrated problems in school functioning or academic performance, as measured with well-validated instruments. Standard achievement scores were below average and as low as 5 standard deviations below the normative mean. Non-Caucasian youth, and those who received special education services or lived in an urban area demonstrated significantly lower achievement. Juvenile justice agencies and schools should collaboratively address the education needs of these youth.
ISSN:1082-4669
1532-7671
DOI:10.1080/10824660701860409