When female juveniles sexually offend, the incident is likely to go undiscovered or unreported.

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Research has shown that female juvenile sexual offending is often underreported and therefore may go unnoticed. This may be due to factors such as societal stereotypes that view female juveniles as passive and innocent, and a lack of awareness or knowledge about the reality of female juvenile sexual offending. Additionally, victims of female juvenile sexual offending may not disclose the abuse, as they may feel shame, fear, or confusion about what occurred.

When Female Juveniles Sexually Offend, the Incident Is Likely to Go