The relationship between mental health indicators and adjudication rates among youth with serious emotional disturbance

Ybarra, Michele, Walrath, Christine, Holden, Wayne, Santiago, Rolando, & Leaf, Philip (2003, April). The relationship between mental health indicators and adjudication rates among youth with serious emotional disturbance. Presented at the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Annual Conference, Miami, FL.

Summary:

44% of youth with a history of conviction had an Axis I diagnosis other than substance abuse or conduct disorder

Youth differ in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, and age as a function of adjudication history-diagnosis category.

Diagnosis at time of intake into service is significantly related to adjudication history among youth with serious emotional disturbance who are referred into system-of-care services.

Youth with a primary diagnosis other than conduct disorder/ substance-related disorder with a history of adjudication may vary in demographic characteristics compared to other youth.

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