Date of Award
5-8-2023
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Criminal Justice
First Advisor
Robert Lytle
Abstract
Of the vast body of research focusing on the racial and ethnic disparities (RED) phenomenon in the juvenile justice system, much of the attention has been at critical points of system contact such as arrest and disposition, while overlooking what happens within critical stages such as confinement facilities. This dissertation investigates the ways in which youth experiences in juvenile confinement facilities differ across racial and ethnic groups. Findings reveal that race and ethnicity is a significant predictor of a youth experiencing more control-oriented interventions, longer lengths of stay in confinement, and fewer connections to reentry services. The dissertation concludes with a discussion of the limitations of the data, contributions, and implications of the study for both practitioners and researchers alike.
Recommended Citation
Newsom, Kimbla, "Experiences of Youth in Confinement: Pathways of Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Corrections" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 1133.
https://research.ualr.edu/etd/1133
