Conditions Associated With Identification of Mentally Ill Youths in Juvenile Detention
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2006
Description
The current study examines the prevalence and severity of psychiatric symptoms in incarcerated youth. A random sample of youth ages 13-17 who were referred for mental health services (n = 120) and not referred for services (n = 120) at a juvenile detention facility were studied. Psychopathology was evaluated using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children and the Child Behavior Checklist. Ninety-six percent of referred youth and 69% of non-referred youth had one or more psychiatric diagnoses. Co-morbidity was common in both groups. The findings suggest that youths in the juvenile justice system have noteworthy psychopathology that often remains unidentified.
Citation Information
Rogers, Kenneth; Pumariega, Andres J.; Atkins, D. Lanette; and Cuffe, Steven P.. 2006. Conditions Associated With Identification of Mentally Ill Youths in Juvenile Detention. Community Mental Health Journal. Vol.42(1). 25-40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-005-9001-z PMID: 16429251 ISSN: 0010-3853