Moving Ahead: Five Essential Elements for Working Effectively With Girls

Betsy Mattews, Dana Jones Hubbard

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    Abstract

    Quite a bit of literature these days addresses what is believed to be an increase in the frequency and severity of girls ' problem behaviors and the need for gender-responsive treatment. The extent to which this literature has been translated into juvenile justice practices, however, appears limited by several factors. This article briefly discusses these impediments, and offers suggestions for five essential elements that reflect the current state of knowledge regarding effective intervention with girls involved in the juvenile justice system.

    Original languageAmerican English
    JournalJournal of Criminal Justice
    Volume36
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Nov 1 2008

    Disciplines

    • Criminology
    • Gender and Sexuality
    • Social Control, Law, Crime, and Deviance
    • Sociology

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