Females represent about 25% of all delinquency cases handled by the juvenile courts but have higher rates based on specific offenses.

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According to data from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, females represent about 25% of all delinquency cases handled by juvenile courts, but they have higher rates of offending for specific offenses such as running away, prostitution, and substance abuse.

Females Represent About 25% of All Delinquency Cases Handled by the Juvenile