In a study of self-reported survey data by youth in Toronto, Bersani (2014) reported that foreign-born youth reported significantly higher rate of engagement in criminal activities compared to the Canadian born youth of immigrant parents.

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Bersani (2014) found that foreign-born youth reported significantly lower rates of engagement in criminal activities compared to their Canadian-born counterparts, including those with immigrant parents. This finding aligns with the broader literature on the immigrant paradox, which suggests that, despite facing numerous challenges, immigrants often engage in fewer criminal activities than their native-born peers.

In a Study of Self-Reported Survey Data by Youth in Toronto