Abstract
This thesis examined the risk and protective factors associated with juvenile justice system contact from birth to 17 years of age in a cohort of Aboriginal children. A mixed-methods study design was used with the qualitative phase informing quantitative data analysis. Multivariate modelling identified a number of factors associated with an Aboriginal child's risk of juvenile justice contact. The strongest risk factors were being male, having a substantiated child abuse or neglect notification, mothers contact with adult corrective services, mothers age and mothers Aboriginality. Results highlight a strong trajectory from child protection services to Juvenile Justice and intergenerational offending.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 25 Oct 2018 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2018 |