Preventing Female Gang Involvement: Development of the Joint-Interest Core and Balance Model of Mother/Daughter Leisure Functioning

• NCJ Number: 229923
• Journal: Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Dated: January/February 2010 Pages: 42-48
• Author(s): Gretchen Snethen
• Date Published: January 2010
• Length: 7 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper presents an overview of the Joint-Interest Core and Balance Model of Mother/Daughter Leisure Functioning in the prevention of female gang involvement.

Abstract

Female gang membership is increasing in the United States. Prevention and treatment interventions are needed to help protect girls from gang membership. Research suggests that the mother/daughter relationship can provide a protective resource for girls at higher risk for gang involvement. Discussion of female gang activity. Its causes, and parent/child relationship of female gang members is included. This paper develops a theoretical model based on collective efficacy (CE), family resilience, and the Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning, which serves as a guideline for developing preventative and treatment interventions for girls at-risk. Figure and references (Published Abstract)