Abstract
This paper provides a brief overview of what we know about young offenders in
Scotland. After presenting some basic trends and patterns of offending, we discuss
how criminal careers are established and developed, paying particular attention to
characteristics associated with young people involved in persistent offending.
Scotland. After presenting some basic trends and patterns of offending, we discuss
how criminal careers are established and developed, paying particular attention to
characteristics associated with young people involved in persistent offending.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Secure in the knowledge |
| Subtitle of host publication | perspectives on practice in secure accommodation |
| Editors | Mark Smith, Bob Forrest, Phil Garland, Lynne Hunter |
| Publisher | University of Strathclyde |
| Pages | 216-221 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 190074323X |
| Publication status | Published - May 2005 |
Keywords
- perspectives
- practice
- secure accommodation
- offending
- young offenders
- basic trends
- patterns of offending
- criminal careers
- persistent offending
- characteristics
- behaviour
