What Happens When Girls are In the Same Programs as Boys

This briefing report examines how the histories of sexual abuse and trauma shared by many girls in the system complicate their interaction with male staff and male peers. This paper carefully explores both the positive and negative consequences of girls’ exposure to males while providing concrete guidelines for staff working with girls.

This briefing report examines how the histories of sexual abuse and trauma shared by many girls in the system complicate their interaction with male staff and male peers. This paper carefully explores both the positive and negative consequences of girls’ exposure to males while providing concrete guidelines for staff working with girls.