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The Gender-Responsive Approach For The Female Delinquent, Jeanette Alexandria Martin
The Gender-Responsive Approach For The Female Delinquent, Jeanette Alexandria Martin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of females arrested for violent crimes has increased. The juvenile justice system continues to be challenged with developing gender-based treatment strategies to accommodate female delinquents. The purpose of this study was to examine probation officers' perceptions of the treatment provided for female delinquents and its ability to rehabilitate, reduce recidivism, and promote successful transition among female delinquents. The framework of this study encompassed the feminist theory from a criminology perspective. Data collection included interviews with 5 probation officers in El Paso County's Juvenile Justice Detention Center. Interviews were reviewed to generate a summary of relevancy. Themes and codes …