NCJ Number
178525
Journal
Perspectives Volume: 23 Issue: 1 Dated: Winter 1999 Pages: 33-38
Date Published
1999
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This article reviews the special needs of young women in the juvenile justice system.
Abstract
Many programs for young women fail because they tend to ignore the importance of relationships, and use the same approaches with young women as they do with young men. The significance of relationships sometimes is lost in the pursuit of respect and discipline. Solutions for young women should focus on programming that deals with young women in the context of their lives. Strategies should address gender issues such as victimization, economic deprivation, cultural issues and unequal opportunities. The article suggests components of such a program: female sexuality, counseling and mental health services, criminal thinking patterns, anger management, accredited education, social skills development, pre-vocational and vocational skill development, expressive arts, substance abuse treatment, eating problems and self-esteem, and young women and restorative justice. References