Baseline Comparisons of First-Time and Repeat Offending Juveniles
| Repeat (n = 111) n (%) | First Time (n = 287) n (%) | χ2 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||||
| Gender (% male) | 67 (60) | 169 (59) | 0.07 | 79 |
| Out of home (% yes) | 17 (15) | 18 (6) | 8.10 | .004 |
| Race/ethnicity (% minority) | 39 (35) | 102 (36) | 0.006 | .94 |
| Health insurance (% yes) | 91 (82) | 249 (87) | 1.47 | .23 |
| Legal factors | ||||
| Offense type at evaluation (% criminal) | 62 (56) | 63 (22) | 42.71 | <.0001 |
| Psychiatric factors | ||||
| History of inpatient hospitalization | 26 (24) | 26 (9) | 14.24 | <.0001 |
| History of mental health treatment | 85 (77) | 153 (55) | 17.00 | <.0001 |
| Any diagnosis (% yes) | 97 (87) | 254 (89) | 0.10 | 76 |
| Primary externalizing diagnosis | 50 (45) | 102 (36) | 3.06 | 08 |
| Dual diagnosis | 39 (40) | 47 (19) | 17.87 | <.0001 |
n = 398. This information was missing in the records of six juveniles in the database (N = 404).