Clark, Avery2023-06-082023-06-082023-05-19https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/59439The relationship between childhood trauma and juvenile justice system involvement has been extensively researched in recent years, but gender differences in traumatic experiences and associated outcomes are still relatively new in development. The aim of this study was to examine gender differences in rates of total ACE exposure, abuse ACE exposure, depression, and anxiety. 93 participants were utilized from the Leveraging Safe Adults (LeSA) study and assessments were conducted at baseline.  Findings indicate gender differences in total ACE exposure, abuse ACE exposure, and anxiety with females reporting significantly higher rates in each of these categories. Contrary to expectations, there was not a significant difference in rates of depression across gender, but this could be due to a relatively small female sample size. Recommendations include trauma and mental health screenings in juvenile justice facilities as well as clinician consideration in differential traumatic experiences and associated outcomes in youth.