Citation

Fejes-Mendoza K, Miller D, Eppler R. Educ. Treat. Child. 1995; 18(3): 309-321.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, West Virginia University Press)

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Abstract

Data are presented that describe self-reported criminal, educational, and family histories of incarcerated juvenile female offenders based on interviews in three states. Juvenile female offenders typically reported having: (a) failed one or more grades in school; (b) more than one serious arrest; (c) used drugs prior to crimes and as part of a daily lifestyle; and (d) acted intentionally, and most often with others, to commit crimes. Critical factors that appeared to pose a threat to becoming an independent, functional adult for juvenile female offenders were: academic deficiencies; siblings who were criminal offenders; special educational needs; substance abuse; dysfunctional and/or abusive relationships; and few personal resources.

Keywords: Juvenile justice;