NCJ Number
152666
Journal
Canadian Journal of Criminology Volume: 36 Issue: 4 Dated: (October 1994) Pages: 447-461
Date Published
1994
Length
25 pages
Annotation
Two hundred fifty-six male juvenile offenders consecutively admitted to a probation office in a large urban region in Canada were studied with respect to their characteristics and the psychometric properties of a risk and needs assessment for youth.
Abstract
The youths had an average age of 15.2 years. Statistical analyses revealed the Youth Level of Service Inventory (YLSI) to be psychometrically sound and useful in differentiating among offender risk levels. Standardized YLSI subscale scores were examined by means of cluster analysis, which revealed a reliable and meaningful five-cluster solution. These clusters were validated against various offense and clinical criterion measures. Tables, figures, notes, and 19 references (Author abstract modified)