There are more questions than answers pertaining to the involvement of more men in vices than women. One may say the physical strength of the male folk makes it easier for more boys and men to indulge in the rigours of crime and violence. Be that as it may, the absence of deliberate attention and the effects of societal pressures are potent factors responsible for male involvement and domination of criminal ventures.

It is easier to see both government and nongovernmental organizations dedicated solely to the promotion of interests peculiar to girls, than to see any such organizations set up to advance causes for boys in exclusive terms.

Understandably, over the years, the need for a...