A number of factors predict involvement with the adult criminal courts, mostly related to ______ of youthful offenders.

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Research has consistently shown that onset and persistence of delinquent behavior are key predictors of involvement with the adult criminal courts. Individual characteristics, familial conditions, and educational background may also contribute, but onset and persistence are the strongest predictors.

A Number of Factors Predict Involvement with the Adult Criminal