evaluation of the rates and clinical profile of youth with eating disorders (ed) referred to ed service pre and post covid-19 pandemic

Youth crime, in general, is a serious issue not only worldwide but especially in Ireland, with the CSO reporting that 83% of offenders that were under 21 who were released from prison in 2016 will reoffend within three years. . Not only is crime a public safety issue but exposure to crime and particularly violent crime can significantly impact the publics health and well-being. The predictors of reoffending and its deterrents are studied more widely than predictors of the concept of crime perpetrating itself. There is a gap in research regarding crime in Ireland, specifically youth crime. Research on predictors of criminal behaviours is sparse, specifically in an Irish context. Investigations have been made into personality and its link with predicting criminality in an Irish context but only in an adult population. The lack of research regarding youth violent crime and its predictors is apparent, thus providing a vital argument for conducting a systemic review. This innovative research is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the antecedents of youth violent crime. This research will possibly help early interventions for the prevention of youth violent crime. This research could be used to help adapt sentencing and changes to policies required to reduce offending among youths in Ireland and possibly further afield. Once conducted, this researcher aims to disseminate the research to the desired audience, such as other academic researchers. This would be by publishing the report as a journal article. Research should be carried out and completed over the course of 8 weeks.