Arizona Integrated Girls' Initiative: Report and Recommendations

In the spring of 2004, a group of individuals involved in various aspects of Arizona's juvenile justice system gathered together to discuss the topic of gender-specific treatment for system-involved girls, particularly girls diagnosed with co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance abuse. The group evolved into the Arizona Integrated Girls' Initiative, with the mission to establish Arizona as a leader in the development of program models, policies and services that comprehensively address the unique needs of girls.