The Juvenile Justice Anger Management (JJAM) Treatment for Girls is a groundbreaking resource for professionals working with adolescent girls and young women placed in residential juvenile justice facilities. This manualized treatment program addresses the unique anger management and aggression reduction needs of girls in the juvenile justice system, providing an evidence-based approach to help them successfully transition back into the community.

Authored by a team of experts in the field, including Christy Giallella, Naomi E. Goldstein, Jennifer Serico, Emily Haney-Caron, Rachel Kalbeitzer, Amanda D. Zelechoski, Christina L. Riggs Romaine, and Kathleen Kemp, this comprehensive treatment manual is designed to guide professionals through an 8-week, cognitive-behavioral group intervention. With its focus on gender-specific and developmentally appropriate strategies, the JJAM Treatment for Girls offers an effective way to address the underlying causes of anger and aggression in this population.

The Importance of Gender-Specific Treatment

Research has consistently shown that girls and young women in the juvenile justice system have unique needs that require special attention. Traditional anger management programs often fail to address the complex interplay between relational and physical aggression that is prevalent among girls in the system. The JJAM Treatment for Girls was specifically developed to fill this gap by targeting the underlying factors that contribute to anger and aggression in this population.

One of the key features of the JJAM program is its emphasis on repairing and strengthening damaged relationships. Many girls in the juvenile justice system have experienced trauma and may struggle with forming healthy connections with others. By addressing the importance of healthy relationships and providing practical skills to build and maintain them, the JJAM Treatment for Girls helps participants develop the social and emotional tools needed for successful reintegration into society.

A Comprehensive Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

The JJAM Treatment for Girls is a cognitive-behavioral intervention that addresses the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to anger and aggression. The program consists of 16 90-minute sessions, each designed to engage participants in critical thinking, self-reflection, and skill-building exercises.

Throughout the program, participants are encouraged to share real-life examples of anger and aggression from their own experiences. This allows facilitators to tailor the content and activities to the specific needs and interests of the group. By incorporating the participants’ lived experiences, the JJAM Treatment for Girls ensures that the intervention is relevant and meaningful to each individual.

The accompanying workbook materials provide participants with additional resources and exercises to reinforce the concepts covered in each session. From cognitive restructuring techniques to anger management strategies, the workbook materials offer practical tools that participants can use both during their time in the facility and after their discharge into the community.

Evidence-Based and Empirically Supported

The JJAM Treatment for Girls is not just a manualized program; it is also an empirically based and empirically supported treatment. The development of JJAM was informed by rigorous research and evaluation, ensuring that it effectively addresses the unique needs of girls in the juvenile justice system.

Multiple studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of JJAM in reducing anger and aggression among girls in residential juvenile justice facilities. By providing professionals with a structured and evidence-based approach to anger management treatment, the JJAM program equips clinicians with the tools they need to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of the girls they serve.

Order the JJAM Treatment for Girls Today

If you are a clinician or professional working with adolescent girls and young women in residential juvenile justice facilities, the JJAM Treatment for Girls is an essential resource for your practice. This comprehensive manualized treatment program offers a gender-specific and evidence-based approach to anger management and aggression reduction, giving you the tools you need to help girls successfully reintegrate into the community.

Order your copy of the JJAM Treatment for Girls today and join the growing community of professionals who are making a real difference in the lives of girls in the juvenile justice system.