Describe a typical female juvenile offender

What will be an ideal response?


Female juvenile offender:
• She is 13 to 18 years old.
• She has experienced academic failure, truancy, and dropping out.
• She has a history of repeated victimization, especially physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
• She is from an unstable family background that includes involvement in the criminal justice system, lack of connectedness, and social isolation.
• She has a history of unhealthy dependent relationships, especially with older males.
• She has mental health issues, including a history of substance abuse.
• She is apt to be a member of a community of color.

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