Estimation issues and generational changes in modelling criminal career length

Francis, Brian J. and Piquero, Alex R. and Soothill, Keith (2007) Estimation issues and generational changes in modelling criminal career length. Crime and Delinquency, 53 (1). pp. 84-105. ISSN 1552-387X

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Abstract

This article seeks to model criminal career length using data from six different birth cohorts born between 1953 and 1978, totaling more than 58,000 males and females from England and Wales. A secondary aim of this article is to consider whether information available at the first court appearance leading to a conviction is associated with the length of a criminal career. Four key findings emerged. First, one can estimate career length from variables available at the first court conviction. Second, the risk of desistance remains constant during a period of 20 to 25 years if the offender does not immediately stop after the first conviction. Third, the most significant variable is age at first conviction. Finally, gender differences and birth cohorts are also important.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Crime and Delinquency
Additional Information:
RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Statistics and Operational Research
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2734
Subjects:
?? career length • criminal careers • cohort effects • cox model • survival analysispathology and forensic medicinelawqa mathematics ??
ID Code:
2468
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Deposited On:
31 Mar 2008 10:20
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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15 Jul 2024 10:24