Differences among substance abusing Latino, Anglo, and African-American juvenile offenders in predictors of recidivism and treatment outcome

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233436493_Differences_Among_Substance_Abusing_Latino_Anglo_and_African-American_Juvenile_Offenders_in_Predictors_of_Recidivism_and_Treatment_Outcome

Abstract: Alcohol and drug use is prevalent among juvenile offenders and many of the risk factors that predict delinquent behavior also predict adolescent drug use. This study examined the impact of self-reported risk factors on treatment outcomes and recidivism among Latino, Anglo, and African American juvenile offenders.