Dynamic Needs Among Youth and Differences Across Justice-Related Factors: A Sex-Based Latent Class Approach

Research notes the importance of addressing dynamic criminogenic needs for intervention and treatment. Several studies have shown that youth present with multiple needs, which vary by sex. The current study utilized a sample of youth under community supervision in Florida from 2007 to 2015. Latent class analysis was used to create need profiles based on domains from the Community Positive Achievement Change Tool. The relationships between the classes and justice-related factors were also assessed. Findings demonstrate that there are different multiple needs that present within males and females; however, some of the needs overlapped. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.