A juvenile offender who has been in and out of the juvenile justice system for her teen years complains to her therapist that life is not fair, and she often blames others for her bad decisions. What type of program or treatment would be beneficial for this offender?

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is beneficial for individuals who tend to blame others for their problems, as it focuses on changing patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and therefore can help them change the way they perceive and react to situations.

A Juvenile Offender Who Has Been in and Out of the Juvenile