Female perpetrators are as likely to be reported to the authorities as are male perpetrators.

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Female perpetrators of crimes, especially in the context of domestic violence or sexual offenses, are less likely to be reported to the authorities compared to male perpetrators. This can be due to societal stereotypes, underestimation of the harm caused by female perpetrators, or disbelief of the victims' accounts when the perpetrator is female.

Female Perpetrators Are as Likely to Be Reported to the Authorities