Citation
Wallace, Lacey N. (2017). Armed Kids, Armed Adults? Weapon Carrying From Adolescence to Adulthood.
Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice. vol. 15 (1) pp. 84-98
Abstract
While much existing research has examined either juvenile or adult weapon carrying, this study assesses whether carrying a weapon to school as a juvenile is predictive of bringing a handgun to school or work in adulthood. Data are drawn from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Results show a decline in weapon carrying behavior over time. However, youth who report school weapon carrying in adolescence are much more likely to report carrying a handgun to school or work in adulthood. Findings also demonstrate that victimization, rather than offending behavior, is predictive of adulthood handgun carrying at school and work.
URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541204015585363Keyword(s)
desistance
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice
Author(s)
Wallace, Lacey N.
Year Published
2017
Volume Number
15
Issue Number
1
Pages
84-98
Edition
May 8, 2015
DOI
10.1177/1541204015585363
Reference ID
8226
