Citation

Chesney-Lind M, Paramore VV. J. Contemp. Crim. Justice 2001; 17(2): 142-166.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Public discussion regarding youth violence is at an all-time high, and this is particularly true of girls' violence. Girls have long been forgotten when juvenile crime is discussed. However, recent statistics showing dramatic increases in the arrests of girls, particularly for traditionally male-dominated offenses (such as assault and robbery), have prompted some to report that girls are getting more violent. Using data from reported juvenile robbery incidents for the City and County of Honolulu during two specific time periods, this research addresses the question, are girls getting more violent? The data indicate that despite claims that youth have become increasingly violent, no major shift in the pattern of juvenile robbery occurred over the two time periods. Instead, it appears that less serious offenses, particularly those committed by girls, are being swept up into the criminal justice system. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by SAGE Publications)

Hawaii
Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Female
Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Violence
Female Crime
Female Delinquency
Female Offender
Female Violence
1990s
Early Adolescence
Late Adolescence
Robbery Offender
Robbery Incidence and Prevalence
Robbery Trends and Patterns
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