Specifications include, but are not limited to: Female adolescents in the juvenile justice system exhibit high rates of mental health problems. Co-occurring disorders, histories of trauma and abuse, depression, selfmutilation, suicide attempts, substance abuse, and family conflicts are particular problems. Professional mental health services are needed for the female adolescents and their families participating in the Girls Court Program. Better outcomes are hoped for by effectively meeting the mental health treatment needs of girls in the juvenile justice system through a gender-responsive and strength and family-based treatment approach. Supportive services are needed to assist girls in learning better coping strategies, improving their behavioral and life circumstances, and reducing the likelihood of their re-offending. Girls Court also serves girls, and youth who identify as girls, who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). These cases often present with complex needs, both short and long term. CSEC victims are often reluctant to identify themselves as such, and the dynamics of CSEC victimization may include mental health problems and trauma related resistance and a lack of cooperation with authorities. Supportive mental health services are needed in a multidisciplinary team approach.