Protective factors, risk factors, and intervention strategies in the prevention and reduction of crime among adolescents and young adults aged 12–24 years: A scoping review protocol

Evidence indicates that criminal behaviour in youth is linked with a range of negative physical, mental, and social health consequences. Despite a global decrease over the last 30 years, youth crime remains prevalent.

Citation:
Rooney RM, Hopkins A, Peckover J ……. Millar L, Dovchin S, et al. Protective factors, risk factors, and intervention strategies in the prevention and reduction of crime among adolescents and young adults aged 12–24 years: A scoping review protocol. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(11).

Keywords:
Youth health; Crime; prevention and control; epidemiology; protective factors; statistics and numerical data; literature review

Abstract:
Evidence indicates that criminal behaviour in youth is linked with a range of negative physical, mental, and social health consequences. Despite a global decrease over the last 30 years, youth crime remains prevalent.