Between 1975 and 1982, the percentage of females charged rose 1.4 percent from 10.3 to 11.4 percent of all persons charged. In contrast to male offenders, females were more likely to be acquainted with the victim, to assault their victims, and to cause injury. Victims were less likely to report offenses by females than by males. While provincial data are spotty, female offenders comprised 5.8 percent of all sentenced admissions to institutions and 8.8 percent of all admissions on remand. The percentage of females receiving probation was considerably higher than that for females receiving prison sentences. Between 1975-1982, female Federal admissions accounted for 2.4 percent of the total. The majority of female offenders were between 21 and 29 years old, were first-time admissions, and received sentences of 3 years or more. Finally, compared to males, females were more likely to be admitted on a single charge, receive longer sentences, serve shorter sentences, and be granted parole. 47 statistical tables.