Gender differences in effects of teen courts on delinquency: A theory-guided evaluation

Denise M. Wilson, Denise C. Gottfredson and Wendy Povitsky Stickle

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2009, vol. 37, issue 1, 21-27

Abstract: Teen Court (TC) is an innovative juvenile diversion program that has spread rapidly across the United States in recent years. Despite its popularity, rigorous research on TC effectiveness is lacking. This study used data from a recent randomized trial of the effectiveness of TCs to examine gender differences and mediators anticipated by labeling theory. The study found gender differences in the effect of TC on delinquency. TC was found to increase delinquency for males and to have no effect for females. Implications related to the findings are discussed.

Date: 2009
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