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18 Dec 2015
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Long Story Short: How Can We Improve Outcomes for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System?

Over the past two decades, the number of young women entering the juvenile justice system has steadily increased. In this video interview, Karen Francis, AIR principal researcher, talks about how the juvenile justice system can best respond to girls’ unique needs and experiences.

Francis also co-directs the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s National Girls Initiative, which develops policy and practices to promote positive outcomes for girls at risk of entering or in the juvenile justice system. AIR operates the initiative along with the National Crittenton Foundation.

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Girls are the fastest growing segment of the juvenile justice population. They enter the juvenile justice system at younger ages than boys and with complex needs. Many have experienced multiple traumatic events, and a majority of girls in juvenile detention experience mental health challenges.

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  • Family and Community Support Help Decrease Youth Involvement in the Juvenile Justice System
  • National Girls' Institute
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  • AIR 2020 Year in Review: Using Evidence and Practice in Response to COVID-19
  • Resources: A Developmental Approach to Reconnecting System-Involved Youth
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Karen Francis

Director of Diversity and Inclusion

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Juvenile Justice
Violence Prevention

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