Abstract

This project could not have been completed without the assistance and support of many individuals. We would like to thank former Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, Donald Snyder, for allowing researchers access to the data needed for this project. We would also like to thank Warden Jeffery Bargar of the Illinois Youth Center—Warrenville for enthusiastically supporting this research project and providing the opportunity for staff to openly discuss with researchers what it is like to work with confined female delinquents, former Deputy Warden Wendolyn Swims and Ms. Alyssa Williams for facilitating the data collection process, and Ms. Alyssa Williams and Dr. Wendy Navaro for providing background information on the various programs available at the Illinois Youth Center—Warrenville. We also would like to