| Variable |
Variable value |
Northern prison (n=100) |
Southern prison (n=100) |
Totals |
| Frequency |
Frequency |
Freq |
% |
| Adolescent criminal history |
Non-custodial sanctions |
78 |
76 |
153 |
76.5% |
| Incarceration |
39 |
52 |
91 |
45.5% |
| Alternative releases |
21 |
26 |
47 |
23.5% |
| Basic studies |
Incomplete (1 to 7 years) |
19 |
22 |
41 |
20.5% |
| Complete (8 years) |
32 |
18 |
50 |
25.0% |
| Secondary studies |
Incomplete (9 to 11 years) |
43 |
40 |
83 |
41.5% |
| Complete (12 years) |
6 |
20 |
26 |
13.0% |
| Work status |
No profession or trade |
37 |
14 |
51 |
25.5% |
| Workers |
22 |
29 |
51 |
25.5% |
| Students |
12 |
10 |
22 |
11.0% |
| Retailers |
8 |
12 |
20 |
10.0% |
| Others (includes never worked and only commits crimes) |
21 |
35 |
56 |
28.0% |
