Juvenile Justice Anger Management (JJAM) Treatment for Girls

By Christy Giallella, Naomi E. Goldstein, Jennifer Serico, Emily Haney-Caron, Rachel Kalbeiter, Amanda D. Zelechoski, Christina L. Riggs Romaine, Kathleen Kemp

The JJAM Treatment is a manualized anger management and aggression reduction program specifically designed for adolescent girls and young women in residential juvenile justice facilities. This 8-week, cognitive-behavioral group intervention consists of 16 90-minute sessions, providing a comprehensive and structured approach to address the unique needs of girls in the juvenile justice system.

Addressing the Unique Needs of Girls in Juvenile Justice

JJAM is tailored to the gender-specific and developmental needs of girls and young women in the juvenile justice system. The program acknowledges the link between relational and physical aggression, the importance of strengthening and repairing damaged relationships, and the need to transfer skills learned in a facility to day-to-day life in the community following discharge.

Session Activities and Workbook Materials

Session activities are designed to elicit real-life examples from participants, allowing the content to be tailored to the characteristics, needs, and interests of the specific girls and young women in each group. The JJAM Facilitator Manual includes a user-friendly, session-by-session guide, accompanied by workbook materials for youth participants.

Empirically Based and Supported Treatment

JJAM was developed through a rigorous research process and is identified as an empirically based program and empirically supported treatment. Studies have demonstrated that JJAM significantly reduces anger and aggression among girls in residential juvenile justice facilities, making it an essential resource for clinicians working on anger management treatment.

Product Details

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: May 30, 2023

Language: English

Paperback: 632 pages

ISBN-10: 0197609287

ISBN-13: 978-0197609286