Women on Wall Street-Abuse Victims and Criminal Activity

Todd Herrenkohl, PhD Professor of Sociology, Interim Associate Dean for Research for the Office of Research, University of Washington led a study that found that troubling behaviors exhibited by abused children can predict criminal activity when they grow up. He explained what the most common indicators are and how they differ between boys and girls. He discussed the importance of recognizing kids at risk and getting treatment for them as quickly as possible.