TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - Factors related to recidivism among delinquent females at a state correctional facility
JO  - Journal of child and family studies
A1  - Archwamety, Teara
A1  - Katsiyannis, Antonis
SP  - 59
EP  - 67
VL  - 7
IS  - 1
N2  - Although much of the research has focused on male delinquents, females are increasingly involved in violent crimes. We investigated factors that may be related to recidivism among delinquent females committed to a state correctional facility. The records of 238 female delinquents were examined and 96 were found to be recidivists. Our findings were consistent with previous research showing that age at first offense and first commitment differentiated recidivists from non-recidivists. Additional discriminant factors included deficits in basic math skills, gang affiliation, abuse, location of residence, and length of stay at the facility.<p /> 
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SN  - 1062-1024
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1022960013342
ID  - ref1
ER  -