Critical Factors in Mental Health Programming for Juveniles in Corrections Facilities

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Health Services; Mental Disorders; Mental Health Programs; Mental Health; Juvenile Justice; Correctional Institutions; Institutionalized Persons; Access to Health Care; Intervention; Behavior Modification; Aggression; Cognitive Restructuring; Motivation; Incidence; Affective Behavior; Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Psychosis; Substance Abuse; Personality Problems; Antisocial Behavior; Neurological Impairments; At Risk Persons; Individual Characteristics; Peer Influence; Family Influence; Neighborhoods; Cultural Influences; Minority Groups; Biology; Screening Tests; Counseling Techniques; Group Counseling; Family Counseling; Drug Therapy; Transitional Programs

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Juveniles with mental health and other specialized needs are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system, and while juvenile corrections have not historically provided standardized and evidence-based mental health services for its incarcerated youth, the demand is evident. The reality is that juveniles with serious mental illness are committed to youth corrections facilities and justice systems generally do not have the capacity to provide effective mental health care. However, juvenile corrections are aware of the serious refractions involved and are exploring effective interventions. This involves examining the critical components of treatment and implementing promising youth correction programs for juveniles who are incarcerated. The authors review critical treatment factors involved in the mental health care of youth and provide recommendations to the field to further develop promising institutional programs. (Contains 2 tables.)

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2008

EJ803998