The Relationship between Female Criminality and Drug Use

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A 2 yr study of 4 groups of women (268; addicts, prostitute-addicts, prostitutes and female offenders) reveals that the link between female criminal activity and female drug involvement is significant. All 4 groups report drug costs as a major percentage of their monthly expenses. Prostitutes and female offenders report purchasing drugs mainly for resale. Female offenders report most of their income as coming from drugs sales, shoplifting and larceny. For all of the women addicted to heroin, reselling drugs and prostitution were the usual means of support. There is insufficient evidence to link the use of a specific category of drugs to specific types of offenses. The main determinants in choice of crime for these subjects were skill and opportunity.

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