Abstract
Using a prospective cohorts design, a large sample of physical and sexual abuse cases was compared to a matched control group. Overall, abused and neglected subjects had higher rates than did controls for adult criminality and arrests for violent offenses, but not for adult arrests for child abuse or neglect. Findings are discussed in the context of intergenerational transmission of violence, and directions for future research are suggested.
Funding Information
  • National Institute of Justice (86-IJ-CX-0033)
  • Indiana University (S07 RR07031)
  • Talley Foundation

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