Citation

Davidson JT, Pasko L, Chesney-Lind M. Women Crim. Justice 2011; 21(4): 308-327.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08974454.2011.609406

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This research evaluates the efficacy of a gender-specific, problem-solving court for girl offenders. Official statistics, interview data, and focus group data are utilized to determine whether the court is achieving its stated goals of reducing recidivism, risky behaviors, and confinement for the girls who attend this court program. The present research demonstrates that the program does seem to be effective in terms of reducing both recidivism and risky behavior as well as increasing the development of prosocial and healthy relationships. The article concludes with some lessons learned from the implementation of this court program as well as ideas for future research.

Language: en

Keywords

delinquency; detention; gender responsive; gender specific; girls; problem-solving court; status offenders