The purpose of this study is to examine the treatment of female juvenile delinquents in Korea. Thereby, it attempts to provide several ways of improving female juvenile delinquents treatment. This study reviews existing research on female delinquency and the juvenile justice system's response to female delinquency. Despite growing concern, relatively little is known empirically about female delinquency. A review of the female delinquency literature shows the ambiguities and piecemeal nature of the research. But, we can identify several factors contributing to female delinquency from existing research. Most of the research conclude that female delinquent behavior is related to weak bond to parents, abuse, depression, low self-esteem, etc. Gender-specific programming refers to the program models and services that comprehensively address the special needs of a targeted gender group, such as adolescent girls. In Korea, probation treatment was not specifically designed for delinquent girls. Social service order was not specifically designed for delinquent girls, either. But, several considerations are provided for female offenders. For example, most female offenders work at welfare center. As to the residential community treatment, several desirable aspects are found. For example, residential community treatment fosters familiar, supportive atmosphere. And various culture activities help girls discover their capabilities and enhance self-esteem. As to juvenile training school treatment, personality education is needed . Anyang juvenile training school provides several programs for female juvenile delinquents. For example, various psychotherapy programs are enforced because of the high incidence of abuse, low self-esteem in female juvenile delinquents. And Anyang juvenile training school implements job training programs such as beauty, cosmetology in consideration of gender. Based on reviewing realities of female juvenile delinquents treatment, it suggest several ways for effective treatment.

여자비행청소년의 처우현황 및 개선방안
  Ⅰ. 머리말
  Ⅱ. 여자비행청소년의 처우에 대한 논의
  Ⅲ. 여자비행청소년의 처우현황 및 평가
  Ⅳ. 개선방안
  참고문헌
  ABSTRACT

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