Citation

Bright CL, Ward SK, Junko Negi N. Fem. Criminol. 2011; 6(1): 32-53.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1557085110393237

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Whereas the number of girls involved in the juvenile justice system is on the rise, little is known about female juvenile offenders after they reach adulthood. This study aims to explore the meaning that young adult women ascribe to their juvenile court experiences and assess their perceptions of facilitators and barriers to progress in their adult lives. Data on services and support are presented from nine semistructured interviews. Findings include the commonality of mental health issues, substance abuse, and problematic relationships with intimate partners. Implications for service provision and policy, as well as future research directions, are outlined.