Female Crimes Are Not Biologically Capable Of Committing...

For several years, males were viewed as the violent perpetrators and females as non-threatening victims, however things have changed and female violence has become a great issue in the country. Some believe that females are not biologically capable of committing crimes, and that belief alone has brought on a lack of attention to female involvement in crimes. According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, between 1985 and 2008, the number of delinquency cases involving females increased 102%, while for males, the increase was only 29%. Female crimes are emotionally driven, irrational, and unpredictable and usual over petty stuff such as gossip, he-say/she-say, jealousy, or boys. We often wonder why crime is†¦show more content†¦In addition, I believe females are competing for a chance in the spotlight. They crave the attention and power male gang members receive. Child maltreatment and neglect increases the likelihood of criminal behavior and arrest as a juvenile. Studies have found that abused and neglected children are found to be at least 25% more likely to experience problems such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, and low academic achievement. Female victims of abuse are more likely to be involved in criminal behavior than male victims. Girls in the juvenile system have reported having a history of abuse prior to their incarceration. About 80% of girls admitted to being sexually assaulted or physically assaulted, some may have experienced substance abuse as well. â€Å"75 to 95 percent of girls in the justice system are former victims of abuse.† ( Lawyer Shop, 2015) This abuse often leads to a low sense of self-worth for young women. The number one cause of female delinquency is victimization. Many are forced into prostitution or sex trafficking, exploitation, tort, and crimes. The most common ages were 13 and 14 year olds who reported having been beaten, raped, stabbed or shot. Youths run away from homes attempting to escape the abuse and unfair treatment, they end up on the street forced to commit crimes in order to survive. They are seeking love, patience, and empathy. Females are