TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Cluster Profiles of Residentially Incarcerated Adolescent Females: Violence and Clinical Mental Health Characteristics
JO  - Residential treatment for children and youth
A1  - Vaughn, Michael G.
A1  - Newhill, Christina E.
A1  - Litschge, Christine M.
A1  - Howard, Matthew O.
SP  - 35
EP  - 53
VL  - 24
IS  - 1
N2  - 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 /> 
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SN  - 0886-571X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08865710802146770
ID  - ref1
ER  -