Аннотация:
The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between violent criminal behavior of women with alcohol dependence and life circumstances in comparison with a control group of mentally healthy female criminals. The aim of action of aggression was assessed in both groups. The motives and mechanisms of implementation of criminal aggression were described. The features of violent crimes perpetrated by women with alcohol dependence were highlighted. Alcohol dependency with formation of specific personality traits and related forms of response as well as acute alcohol intoxication has been found to be important correlates of criminal offending. Risk factors were associated with low socioeconomic status with maladjustment of women and criminal antisocial environment.
Ключевые слова:
female offenders, alcohol dependence, violent crimes, risk factors