Journal article
Trafficking among youth in conflict with the law in São Paulo, Brazil
Abstract
BackgroundEngagement in drug trafficking may place a child or youth at risk for exposure to severe violence, drug abuse, and death. However, little is know about the nature of youth involvement in drug trafficking. The purpose of this study is to describe drug trafficking behaviour of delinquent youth and identify adverse experiences as potential predictors of trafficking.MethodsCross-sectional sample of youth (12–17 years of age) incarcerated …
Authors
McLennan JD; Bordin I; Bennett K; Rigato F; Brinkerhoff M
Journal
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Vol. 43, No. 10,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
10 2008
DOI
10.1007/s00127-008-0365-6
ISSN
0933-7954