@article{ref1,
title="Cluster Profiles of Residentially Incarcerated Adolescent Females: Violence and Clinical Mental Health Characteristics",
journal="Residential treatment for children and youth",
year="2008",
author="Vaughn, Michael G. and Newhill, Christina E. and Litschge, Christine M. and Howard, Matthew O.",
volume="24",
number="1",
pages="35-53",
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.<p />",
language="",
issn="0886-571X",
doi="10.1080/08865710802146770",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08865710802146770"
}