Juvenile delinquency research
Theory and Research on Desistance From Antisocial Activity Among Serious Adolescent Offenders
Socialization to Gangs in St. Louis Project, Executive Summary
Operational Lessons From the Pathways to Desistance Project
Self-Report of Offending Among Serious Juvenile Offenders: Cross-Gender, Cross-Ethnic/Race Measurement Equivalence
Criminal Careers of Serious Delinquents in Two Cities
Report to Congress on Juvenile Violence Research
Violent Death in Delinquent Youth After Detention
Research & Statistics
Overview
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) supports high-quality, rigorous research, evaluations, and statistical analyses across a range of juvenile justice topic areas. These activities are central to OJJDP's mission to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization.
OJJDP’s research provides information about the risk and protective factors that contribute to or deter youth’s involvement in juvenile justice systems. It also helps...