For both serious and low-level youthful offenders being incarcerated increases the odds of ______.

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Being incarcerated as a youth increases the likelihood of being incarcerated as an adult, especially for low-level offenders who may be more likely to reoffend after being exposed to the criminal justice system. While being incarcerated may also increase the risk of homelessness and placement in foster care, these outcomes are not as directly linked to future involvement with the criminal justice system as being incarcerated as an adult. Waiver to adult court is also a possible outcome for serious youthful offenders, but it is not as common or consistently linked to future incarceration as the other options.

For Both Serious and Low-Level Youthful Offenders Being Incarcerated Increases