Recidivism rates were highest for youth whose juvenile offenses involved weapons (36%), persons (27%), and property (27%). The lowest rates were for those committed for motor vehicle offenses (20%). See Figure 5. High recidivism rates were associated with youth who had been adjudicated for assault (43%). Low recidivism rates were associated with youth who had been adjudicated for breaking and entering (19%). Of the five DYS Regions, the Central Region had the lowest recidivism rate (19%). Among the major Massachusetts cities, New Bedford youth had the highest reconviction rates (35%), while Brockton youth had the lowest (13%). See Table 3. Table 1 Recidivism Rates for Former DYS Youth with Selected DYS Offenses DYS Offense # Adjudicated Total in Recidivism Rate Sample 12 28 43% Assault 23 77 30% Assault and Battery 7 27 26% Larceny 13 63 21% Robbery 6 31 19% Breaking and Entering 5 30 17% A & B w/ Dangerous Weapon
Recidivism rates were highest for youth whose juvenile offenses involved weapons (36%), persons (27%), and property (27%). The lowest rates were for those committed for motor vehicle offenses (20%). See Figure 5. High recidivism rates were associated with youth who had been adjudicated for assault (43%). Low recidivism rates were associated with youth who had been adjudicated for breaking and entering (19%). Of the five DYS Regions, the Central Region had the lowest recidivism rate (19%). Among the major Massachusetts cities, New Bedford youth had the highest reconviction rates (35%), while Brockton youth had the lowest (13%). See Table 3. Table 1 Recidivism Rates for Former DYS Youth with Selected DYS Offenses DYS Offense # Adjudicated Total in Recidivism Rate Sample Assault 12 28 43% Assault and Battery 23 77 30% Larceny 7 27 26% Robbery 13 63 21% Breaking and Entering 6 31 19% A & B w/ Dangerous Weapon 5 30 17%
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