Citation

Armstrong GS, Griffin ML. Justice Q. 2007; 24(1): 80-105.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07418820701201008

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

While numerous studies have examined female victimization in the general population, fewer studies have focused specifically on high-risk populations such as drug-involved females. Of the existing literature, the Lifestyle Exposure and/or Routine Activities theory is frequently used to examine the antecedent conditions and correlates of female victimization. This study employs a dynamic modeling approach to examine the effect of short-term change (i.e., monthly) in local life circumstances on female victimization within a criminogenic population. Results demonstrated that risk of victimization increased in months a woman was in a relationship, lived with a significant other and/or her children, engaged in criminogenic behavior, or lived in an transitory situation. Contrary to traditional theoretical expectations, conventional employment did not reduce a women’s likelihood of victimization.