NCJ Number
208431
Date Published
2004
Length
36 pages
Annotation
This report describes the 1-year juvenile reconviction rate during 2001 and 2002 in the United Kingdom.
Abstract
Reducing the recidivism rate among juveniles is one of the core objectives of the Youth Justice System in the United Kingdom. Data on the 2001 and 2002 1-year reconviction rates of juveniles aged 10 to 17 years are compared with the rates from 1997 and 2000. During the first quarter of 2001, the overall actual 1-year reconviction rate of juveniles was 35.3 percent, which is 1.7 percent less than was expected based on the 2000 baseline data. In the first quarter of 2002, the overall actual 1-year reconviction rate for juveniles was 36.5 percent, a 1.4-percent decrease from the expected rate of 37.9 percent. Statistically significant reductions in 1-year reconviction rates were noted in 2001 and 2002 for both male and female juveniles, as well as for both first-time and repeat offenders. During 2001, the largest 1-year reconviction rate reduction was noted for offenders who received a fine for their original offense, while in 2002 the most significant reconviction rate reductions were noted for offenders who received an absolute or conditional discharge. Statistically significant reconviction rate reductions for both years were also noted for offenders who received pre-court disposals, first-tier penalties, Supervision Orders, and community penalties. Tables, annex, appendix