Publications and Research
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
Spring 4-17-2012
Abstract
Youth in the juvenile justice system are at a higher risk for mental health disorders and substance abuse problems, but these differences in risk are often misunderstood. This databit looks at the prevalence of mental health and substance abuse and makes recommendations for early intervention and prevention programs.
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Inequality and Stratification Commons, Other Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons, Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration Commons, Quantitative, Qualitative, Comparative, and Historical Methodologies Commons, Social Control, Law, Crime, and Deviance Commons
Comments
Research and Evaluation Center, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York.