Family abductions: An examination of the role of offender gender

Utilizing data from a national study of missing children, this article compares family abductions perpetrated by men and women. Comparisons focus on the incidence, outcomes, and institutional responses to the abductions.

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Published inGender issues Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 58 - 73
Main Authors Carmody, Dianne Cyr, Plass, Peggy S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer Nature B.V 01.04.2000
Subjects
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Children
Children & youth
Crime
Criminality
Criminals
Families & family life
Family (Sociological Unit)
Family Roles
Female Offenders
Females
Gender
Gender differences
Information sources
Kidnapping
Males
Murders & murder attempts
Offenders
Parent Role
Place of Residence
Sex Differences
Sex Roles
Violence
Violent crime
Women
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Summary:Utilizing data from a national study of missing children, this article compares family abductions perpetrated by men and women. Comparisons focus on the incidence, outcomes, and institutional responses to the abductions.
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ISSN:1098-092X
1936-4717
DOI:10.1007/s12147-000-0011-4