Screening and Assessing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders Among Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: A Resource Guide for Practitioners

This resource presents information on instruments that can be used to screen and assess youth for mental health and substance use related disorders at various stages of the juvenile justice process. The guide includes profiles of more than 50 instruments, guidelines for selecting instruments, and best practice recommendations for diverse settings and situations. It is intended as a basic tool for working toward the goal of early, accurate identification of youth with mental disorders.