This discussion reviews the concept of toxic masculinity and its impact on adolescent males involved in the juvenile legal system. It will explore characteristics associated with toxic masculinity and how these traits influence juvenile involvement and extend beyond the legal system.

Educational Objectives

• Examine toxic masculinity and its potential impacts on adolescent males involved in the juvenile legal system
• Discuss how the characteristics of toxic masculinity could place adolescent males at higher risk to become entrenched in the legal system
• Discuss the intersection between individual male characteristics and institutional dynamics that could potentially intensify toxic masculinity

Level: Intermediate