TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the current knowledge in regard to females who engage in sexually harmful behaviour (HSB).Design/methodology/approach This is a brief paper, reviewing current literature.Findings This paper argues the continual limitations in fully understanding this population. However, it suggests the importance of progressing to discuss patterns of offending as opposed to typologies.Practical implications This argues the importance of effective formulation and consideration of patterns when understanding HSB in females.Originality/value This is a current brief review of the literature, summarising key thinking in this area, and some suggested ways forward for further progression.
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
SN  - 2050-8794
DO  - 10.1108/JFP-07-2016-0032
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/JFP-07-2016-0032
AU  - Ireland Carol
AU  - Ozanne Rebecca
AU  - Ireland Jane
PY  - 2016
Y1  - 2016/01/01
TI  - Females who sexually offend
T2  - Journal of Forensic Practice
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 296
EP  - 300
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -