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To determine whether youth follow distinct, diverse developmental sequences rather than a single uniform path toward delinquent behavior.

January 1, 1991The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology (1973-)

Are There Multiple Paths to Delinquency?

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DSDenver Youth Survey DHDavid HuizingaDimence FEFinn‐Aage EsbensenWestern Carolina University

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Longitudinal survey uncovers multiple developmental pathways to delinquency in youth, suggesting varied behavioral trajectories require tailored interventions.

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To determine whether youth follow distinct, diverse developmental sequences rather than a single uniform path toward delinquent behavior.
Analyzed longitudinal data tracking adolescent cohorts participating in the Denver Youth Survey.
Evaluated patterns and timing of antisocial behaviors across home, school, and community environments.
Identified multiple distinct developmental pathways characterized by varying onsets and progressions of problem behavior.
Demonstrated that minor infractions consistently precede serious offenses along specific behavioral tracks rather than random escalation.

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Survey et al. (1991) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1044092badbc352affa8a5 https://doi.org/10.2307/1143790

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Longitudinal survey uncovers multiple developmental pathways to delinquency in youth, suggesting varied behavioral trajectories require tailored interventions.

Are There Multiple Paths to Delinquency?

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