New Directions for Behavioral Health Funding and Implications for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System
Author(s):
Cuellar, A. E.
Organization:
George Mason University
Publisher:
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health
Date Published:
January, 2012 This brief explores how different funding sources meet the behavioral health needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. It first describes the historical funding base for mental health services for youth and how it has changed over time. It then discusses recent changes that could significantly impact the funding and service landscape going forward and highlights opportunities for input from stakeholders.
Download a copy of New Directions for Behavioral Health Funding and Implications for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System (PDF, 330 KB) from the Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health Web site.
