Sexual minority youth in the juvenile justice system: A resource guide
by Miller, Louis J., Psy.D., REGENT UNIVERSITY, 2009, 145 pages; 3351256

Abstract:

Initial research suggests that the juvenile justice system is failing to respond appropriately to the needs of sexual minority youth in their care. Existing literature has described the juvenile justice system as dangerous, discriminatory, and unprepared for the challenges facing sexual minority youth. Multiple obstacles, including an overall closed system to conducting research with these youth as well as methodological issues have made it difficult to conduct research with this disenfranchised group, thus limiting the development of research-based training protocols. Therefore, the purpose of this service-project dissertation is to review the methodological concerns in studying sexual minority youth in secure care settings, summarize the current status of the efficacy of training protocols, and present a resource guide for correctional staff.
 
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SchoolREGENT UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 70-03, p. , May 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsClinical psychology; Criminology; Gender studies
Publication Number3351256
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