Abstract
A Follow-up of Female Delinquents: Maternal Contributions to the Perpetuation of Deviance
Lewis D O~~Yeager C A~~et al
In this study, 21 female delinquents, who were neuropsychiatrically evaluated while in a juvenile correctional facility, were followed up 7 to 12 years later. Compared with a matched sample of male delinquents, they committed fewer & less violent offenses. Since most came from abusive households, the female delinquents became suicidal, alcoholic, drug addicted, involved in violent relationships, & unable to care for their children. Mortality rates were high. (VM)