CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Female Juvenile Delinquents
Who Are They?
What Is the Magnitude of the Problem?
Why Are Girls' Needs Different?
Why Address Their Needs Now?
Summary
Chapter 2: Policy and Program Development for Serving Female Juvenile Delinquents
What Is the Process for Developing Gender-Specific Policies?
Policies That Encourage Gender Specific Programming
Common Steps In Policy Development
What Is the Process for Program Development?
What Does Gender-Specific Programming Look Like in Practice?
Summary
Chapter 3: Comprehensive, Gender-Specific Services
What Is the Best Overall Approach?
What Are the Elements and Features of Promising Programs?
Summary
Appendix: Promising Programs
Program Chart
References
Additional Resources
For Further Information