Predictive factors of female juvenile delinquency
by Kelly, Annette, Ed.D., TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, 2011, 228 pages; 3460554

Abstract:

The number of female juvenile delinquents being arrested has increased in recent years. In the past, research has not focused on females involved in the juvenile justice system. Criminologists have only recently begun studying female juvenile delinquency. Few programs in the United States are tailored to girls to address the unique issues posed by gender and the history of trauma faced by girls. This study focused on the predictive factors of female juvenile delinquency and the possible relationships to the frequency of the various types of crimes committed. Age, race, substance abuse, mental health disorders, victimization, math achievement, and parent incarceration were significantly linked to female juvenile delinquency.
 
AdvisersLena H. Welch; Suzie Harris
SchoolTREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 72-09, p. , Jul 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsWomen's studies; Developmental psychology; Criminology
Publication Number3460554
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