Research Symposium

BIO

I am Emma Brown, a freshman Presidential Scholar from Baltimore, Maryland. I am pursuing a dual degree in Criminology and Middle Eastern Studies with the dreams of being a public defender. I hope to use my love of law and studying languages to help people of all backgrounds.

Developmental Pathways Explaining Repeat Victimization: The Influence of Delinquent Friendships

Abstract

There is a causality linking victimization and delinquent
friendships. Previous studies have argued that
victimization affects changes in deviant peer affiliations,
but the mechanisms by which victimization affects peer
associations have rarely been examined. Through a further
literature review, my study explores whether victimization
increases delinquent peer affiliations and the casual
processes involved. Additionally, this research examines, in
a more general sense, who the targets are, what risk factors
increase the risk of victimization, and even what the
negative consequences of victimization would be. Finally, I
suggest policy implications to reduce the risk of
victimization for adolescents.

Keywords: delinquent, peers, victimization