Racial disparities in referrals to mental health and substance abuse services from the juvenile justice system: a review of the literature

2018 ◽  
pp. 153-173
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Spinney a ◽  
Martha Yeide a ◽  
William Feyerherm b ◽  
Marcia Cohen a ◽  
Rachel Stephenson a ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Juvenile Justice ◽  
Racial Disparities ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Juvenile Justice System ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Substance Abuse Services ◽  
System A

Diversion in the Canadian Juvenile Justice System: A Tale of Two Cities

1986 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.G. Jaffe ◽  
B.J. Kroeker ◽  
C. Hyatt ◽  
M. Miscevick ◽  
A. Telford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Justice ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Juvenile Justice System ◽  
System A ◽  
Two Cities

scholarly journals Mental Health and the Juvenile Justice System: Issues Related to Treatment and Rehabilitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Katrina A. Hovey ◽  
Staci M. Zolkoski ◽  
Lyndal M. Bullock
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Juvenile Justice ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Juvenile Justice System ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Health Disorders

Children and youth with mental health issues and learning difficulties are common in the juvenile justice system andfinding ways to effectively rehabilitate, treat, and educate them is complicated, yet imperative. In this article, weexamine the prevalence rates of mental health disorders in youth involved in the juvenile justice system, discuss themyriad challenges involved youth face, present differences related to gender and race/ethnicity as well as provideinformation associated with how best to assist these youths. Additionally, significant influences such as cultural,behavioral, and educational issues related to detained youth will be presented. Developing a better understanding ofthe challenges faced by detainees as well as recognizing barriers to treatment and rehabilitation are key. Further,identifying effective support systems for rehabilitation and transition are addressed.

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