Traditionally, girls have been less likely than boys to be arrested and referred to the juvenile court for criminal offenses, but there is some evidence of the erosion of police "________"in the face of youthful female criminality.

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The term "chivalry" refers to an informal practice or attitude where police officers may be more lenient or protective towards female offenders, especially younger ones, due to traditional gender norms. This concept suggests that girls might have been historically less likely to be arrested or referred to juvenile court because of these chivalrous attitudes, which are now eroding.

Traditionally, Girls Have Been Less Likely Than Boys to Be