Prevalence and nature of psychopathology
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The level of behavioral symptomatology and the prevalence of psychopathology in incarcerated youth versus youth receiving community mental health services or hospitalization are discussed. Results indicated the comparability in level of psychopathology and suggested the need for diversionary programs to prevent the entry of such youth into the juvenile justice system.
Publication Name: Journal of Child and Family Studies
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 1062-1024
Year: 1999
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Service utilization
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Issues regarding the need to develop programs to prevent the entry of mentally ill youth into the juvenile justice system are discussed. Youth at risk for incarceration may benefit from intensive mental health services to prevent later incarceration.
Publication Name: Journal of Child and Family Studies
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 1062-1024
Year: 1999
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Who is referred to mental health services in the juvenile justice system?
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The authors examine the standards used by juvenile justice systems to evaluate and refer juvenile offenders for psychiatric care. Topics include criminal history, clinical characteristics, and mental health referral rates.
Publication Name: Journal of Child and Family Studies
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 1062-1024
Year: 2001
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