Date of Conferral
2023
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Criminal Justice
Advisor
John Walker
Abstract
AbstractDetention facility settings present opportunities and risks in relation to violent extremism. Criminalization as the main concern would increase the crime rates in the United States while allowing the formation of terrorist groups on U.S. soil. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between juveniles’ experiences in detention centers and their exposure to criminalization. The study was guided by social control theory, narrative theory, and differential opportunity theory. Data were collected using a survey of 15 juvenile detention officers. Results of correlation analyses indicated a significant relationship between detention experience and increased exposure to criminalization among juveniles. The findings highlight the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of detention centers in preventing or reducing criminal behavior among juveniles. Findings may also be used to develop effective interventions to support juveniles in detention centers, reduce the risk of criminalization, and provide positive social change.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Calvin, "Effect of Detention Facilities Toward Juvenile Delinquency and Exposure to Criminalization" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 14052.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/14052
