Farrington Flashcards
1
Q
Participants
A
411
8-9 aged boys
London, 6 state primary schools
White working class
2
Q
Method
A
Interviews and questionnaires
Most common offences-burglary l, theft, unauthorised taking of motor vehicles
3
Q
Results
A
48% CF 19% without CF
54% CM 23% without CM
Peak 17 yrs
Chronic offenders- 7%
Started 10-13 yrs - reconvicted 91%
Average of 9 crimes
4
Q
Conclusion
A
Early intervention programmes for under 20’s
5
Q
Aim
A
Do problem families lead to problem children?
