Differences between male and female juvenile offenders as measured by the BASC

Article Abstract:

The emotional and behavioral differences of female and male juvenile offenders are examined. The authors, employing the Behavioral Assessment System for Children, conclude females differed from males regarding anxiety, depression, social stress, locus of control, relations with parents, and self-esteem and argue female offenders require different treatment than males.

Measurement, Teenage girls, Crime, Emotions, Personality, Personality (Psychology)

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Preface

Article Abstract:

The author introduces research on the longitudinal study of the relationships between juvenile delinquency, family psychotherapy, and recidivism. Topics include a description of the goals and foundations of the Family Empowerment Intervention system.

Florida, Analysis, Rehabilitation research, Structural-strategic family psychotherapy

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Juvenile diversion interventions: participant description and outcomes

Article Abstract:

Research presented concerns the success of juvenile rehabilitation programs that use interventions. Findings suggest that the history of the juvenile offender is more relevant to program success than intervention participation.

Statistical Data Included, Youth, Social work, Social work with teenagers

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