@article{ref1,
title="Violent female offending: an exploration of repeat and one-time offending",
journal="International journal of forensic mental health",
year="2012",
author="Mahoney, Adam Louis and Karatzias, Thanos",
volume="11",
number="3",
pages="191-202",
abstract="There has been an increased focus on understanding the factors that may be predictive of violent recidivism among female offenders. Previous research has indicated that repeat and one-time violent female offenders have very different profiles. All female prisoners incarcerated for a violent offense in Scotland over a two-month period (n = 87) were compared on a range of demographic, offending, behavioral and mental health variables. Multivariate regression analysis revealed a lack of 'spousal' relationships and early onset of violent offending were significant predictor variables that distinguished the recidivist subgroup (explaining 68.2% of variance). Difficulties with intimate relationships are, however, noted for both subgroups.<p />",
language="",
issn="1499-9013",
doi="10.1080/14999013.2012.723664",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14999013.2012.723664"
}