NCJ Number
180209
Journal
Juvenile Justice Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Dated: 10/1999 Pages: 21-28
Editor(s)
Eileen M. Garry
Date Published
October 1999
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the National Girls' Caucus, an advocacy group that focuses national attention on the unique needs of girls involved with the juvenile justice system.
Abstract
Societal problems confronting at-risk girls that warrant special attention by service providers include: violence and loss; sexual and physical abuse; domestic violence; high-risk sexual behavior; incarceration of close family members; gang involvement; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and health issues. The National Girls' Caucus was formed to ensure equitable treatment. It includes roundtables, workshops and retreats on subjects such as banking and finance, HIV/AIDS, health, nutrition, conflict resolution, and behavior modification. Committees within the Caucus work to increase public knowledge of the special needs of girls and young women in the justice system, to cultivate supportive political relations at all levels of government and to identify needs, solutions, innovative programs, and intervention strategies. Resources, references