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Peer Relationships and Violence Among Female Juvenile Offenders

An Exploration of Differences among Four Racial/Ethnic Populations

Jenna R. Silverman

Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo

Roslyn M. Caldwell

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, rmc523{at}gmail.com

The present study examined the relationships among various aspects of peer relationships to violence in 128 female juvenile offenders representing four racial/ethnic groups (i.e., Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, and biracial/multiracial). Results revealed that high levels of peer association and extrinsic rewards from peer relationships best predicted violence among all groups. Furthermore, among Hispanics, positive peer attitudes toward delinquency significantly contributed to violence. Among Caucasians, greater time spent with peers was associated with higher levels of violence. For African Americans, tangible rewards from peer relationships significantly contributed to violence. No significant results were found among biracial/multiracial female offenders. The findings from this study highlight the significant influence of peer relationships on violence among juvenile offenders and suggest the need for further research on racial and ethnic differences.

Key Words: delinquent female offenders • peer relationships • violence • race/ethnicity

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 35, No. 3, 333-343 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854807311114
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