Abstract
Within the delinquency literature, previous research shows that two separate traditions exist regarding differential treatment relative to sex. These traditions are contradictory in their description of how agencies and institutions respond to the indiscretions of male and female adolescents. This study differs from previous work in that it examines a number of distinct agencies and institutions to determine whether they respond differently to the indiscretions of male and female adolescents. Specifically, the study examines the sanctioning patterns of the family, school, police, and courts. Apparently, no study has assessed the differential processing issue from this broad perspective.
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