This report explains how several states have financially altered their juvenile justice systems to make them more effective and less damaging for youth.
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
National Policy Academy on Improving Services for Youth with Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Involved with the Juvenile Justice System
This news article reports on a multi-agency collaboration, the National Policy Academy on Improving Services for Youth with Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Involved with the
This first nationwide survey of juvenile justice detention centers looks at what happens when mental health services aren't readily available for youth.
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice promotes awareness of the mental health needs of youth in contact with the juvenile justice system and develops improved policies and prac
This issue brief discusses the mental health needs of youth who are involved with the juvenile justice system and provides evidence of the availability and quality of mental health services for the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This brief introduces the concept of a juvenile victim justice system, identifying the major elements of the system by delineating how cases move through it.
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When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
