This session highlights the unique medical and mental health needs of girls in juvenile corrections and offers practical strategies from both the nursing and clinical perspective. Emphasis will be placed on reproductive health, trauma-informed care, and the importance of gender-responsive approaches. Attendees will gain quick, actionable insights to enhance safety, dignity, and outcomes for female youth in custody.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the most common health and mental health needs of girls in custody
• Apply trauma-informed and gender-responsive strategies in daily interactions
• Identify opportunities for collaboration between nursing and clinical staff