Mental Health Concerns of Adjudicated Adolescents
Author: Henry R. Cellini, Ph.D..
Source: Volume 04, Number 02, July/August 2000 , pp.17-20(4)
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Abstract:
Research studies across the country consistently find high rates of mental disorders, substance abuse disorders, and multiple co-occurring diagnoses among youth incarcerated in juvenile facilities. Much of this research indicates that youth in the justice system have problems comparable to those being treated in community-based mental health programs. Cellini explains how this phenomenon affects the juvenile justice system.Keywords: mental health; juvenile justice
Affiliations:
1: Training and Research Institute, Inc..