Some criminologists have argued that the apparent increase in officially-recorded female youth crime in the 1990s can be explained at least in part by changes in ________.

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Some criminologists argue that the increase in officially-recorded female youth crime in the 1990s can be explained by changes in law enforcement tactics and youth justice policies, both of which may have resulted in more female youth being caught and processed through the criminal justice system. While employment rates may contribute to youth crime, it is not specifically referenced as a factor in the increase of officially-recorded female youth crime in the 1990s.

Some Criminologists Have Argued That the Apparent Increase in Officially-Recorded