NCJ Number
246810
Journal
Justice Quarterly Volume: 31 Issue: 3 Dated: June 2014 Pages: 524-538
Date Published
June 2014
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This study examined the relationship between violent offending and chronic diseases among a nationally representative longitudinal sample of young adults.
Abstract
Longitudinal offending research has grown substantially in the last two decades. Despite this increased scholarly attention, longitudinal investigations of the effects of offending on physical health have not kept pace. Acknowledging the intersections of criminology, criminal justice, and public health, this study examines the relationship between violent offending and chronic diseases among a nationally representative longitudinal sample of young adults. Results suggest that variation across offender typologies i.e. adolescence-limited, adult-onset, and consistent violence during youth and young adulthood significantly predicts experiencing chronic disease in early adulthood, with the risk being the most pronounced among those individuals, who demonstrate violence continuity. Study limitations and policy implications are discussed. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.