Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Social Sciences and Globalization
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Dr. Yawen Li
Abstract
This research project aims to explain the relationship between experiencing childhood neglect and being incarcerated as an adult, and to see if childhood neglect is a contributing factor to incarceration as an adult. This systematic literature review will identify prior research and analyze it in order to answer the formulated research question. Does Childhood Neglect lead an adult to incarceration? This specific research method also identifies trends, gaps in knowledge, and areas for future research. The results from this study have provided empirically supported information that could be used in the field of social work, in schools, and in the criminal justice system. The study's findings suggest that while childhood neglect may contribute to adult incarceration, this research reveals that there is no direct correlation between the two factors.
Recommended Citation
Mejia, Marissa and Gallegos, Diana, "Childhood Neglect and Incarceration as a Adult" (2024). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1925.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1925