Predicting juvenile recidivism: new method, old problems |
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Authors: | B B Benda |
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Institution: | School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23284. |
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Abstract: | This prediction study compared three statistical procedures for accuracy using two assessment methods. The criterion is return to a juvenile prison after the first release, and the models tested are logit analysis, predictive attribute analysis, and a Burgess procedure. No significant differences are found between statistics in prediction. |
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