NCJ Number
100265
Journal
Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency Volume: 22 Issue: 4 Dated: (November 1985) Pages: 309-328
Date Published
1985
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This article represents the analysis of intake dispositions for a sample of 533 juvenile suspects.
Abstract
By using multinomial logit analysis, we found strong statistical confirmation of the relevance of prior record and demeanor of youth during intake for the selection of intake options by officers in Los Angeles County. The analysis indicates that when other factors are held constant, there is no consistent pattern of differential treatment between black and Mexican-American youth. However, whites are less likely to receive counsel and release, the most lenient option, and a detain petition, the most severe option. (Author abstract)