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Immigrant Generation and Direct Victimization: A Longitudinal Analysis of Previously Adjudicated Youth

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Despite the vulnerability associated with the immigrant experience, first generation immigrants are typically less or no more likely to be victims of general forms of violence and crime. While prior individual-level research supports this, less is known about the relationship between immigrant status and victimization in longitudinal contexts. To address this gap, this study analyzes restricted and open data from the Pathways to Desistance Study, a longitudinal study of previously adjudicated youth. This study found that immigrant generational status was not significantly associated with four out of five direct victimization outcomes. At the same time, when compared to third-plus generation natives, both first-generation and second-generation immigrants were more likely to have been chased to the point where they thought they might be seriously hurt. These results may be explained by the vulnerability tied to the adjudicated status of the sample examined. Other factors may also inform these relationships. The limitations and implications of this research are discussed.

Source: International Criminal Justice Review

DOI: 10.1177/10575677251335032

Author: Chris Guerra

Institution: The University of Texas at El Paso

Language: English

Topic: Crime Patterns and Interventions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400