Citation

Vaughn MG, Newhill CE, Litschge CM, Howard MO. Resid. Treat. Child. Youth 2008; 24(1): 35-53.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08865710802146770

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

We explored the presence of relatively discrete subgroups of adolescent females in a statewide sample (N = 94) using latent class statistical methodology. Specifically, we hypothesized that, rather than being a homogenous group, the girls in the sample would separate into clusters with both crossover and distinguishing characteristics. Results showed confirmation of our hypothesis with a best-fit three cluster solution consisting of a low violence cluster, a moderately violent cluster, and a high-rate violent cluster of girls. Findings provide a more precise identification and description of subgroups of female juvenile offenders to inform treatment efforts and provide a preliminary typology/cluster profile to build upon in future research addressing this population.