Evidence to date cannot conclusively find that maltreatment effects for females are greater when compared to males in delinquency development; though the impact of abuse and neglect is different.

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Research has not consistently found that females experience greater effects of maltreatment on delinquency development compared to males. However, the impact of specific forms of maltreatment, such as sexual abuse, may differ for males and females.

Evidence to Date Cannot Conclusively Find That Maltreatment Effects for Females