Multicultural Perspectives on Delinquency Among African-American Youths: Etiology and Intervention

Redding, R.E., & Arrigo, B., (2005). Multicultural Perspectives on Delinquency Etiology and Intervention. In C. Frisby & C. Reynolds (Eds.), Comprehensive Handbook on Multicultural School Psychology (pp. 710-743). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley.

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Richard E. Redding

Chapman University

Bruce A. Arrigo

University of North Carolina (UNC) at Charlotte - Department of Criminal Justice

Date Written: August 26, 2005

Abstract

In this chapter, we consider the possible reasons for the over representation of African-American youth in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. We review research on discrimination in the justice system and possible differences between African American and White youth in the key risk factors for delinquency that exist at the individual, family, and peer-group and neighborhood levels. Based on these findings, we provide recommendations for treatments and interventions aimed at preventing and reducing offending and justice system involvement among African-American youth.

Keywords: multicultural, etiology, intervention, prevention, delinquency, African American, youth crime, youth violence, culturally sensitive, diversity

Suggested Citation

Redding, Richard E. and Arrigo, Bruce A., Multicultural Perspectives on Delinquency Among African-American Youths: Etiology and Intervention (August 26, 2005). Redding, R.E., & Arrigo, B., (2005). Multicultural Perspectives on Delinquency Etiology and Intervention. In C. Frisby & C. Reynolds (Eds.), Comprehensive Handbook on Multicultural School Psychology (pp. 710-743). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2379659

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