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Screening and Assessment in Juvenile Justice Systems: Identifying Mental Health Needs and Risk of Reoffending

Juvenile Justice Screening and Assessment Brief by Gina Vincent

Date Posted: February 17, 2012
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Explains why screening and assessment for mental health needs and risk of reoffending are critical for juvenile justice agencies and their partners when planning the most effective course of action for individual youth. The author explores a wide range of validated screening and assessment tools frequently used in facility- and community-based juvenile justice settings. - read the brief


Center for Mental Health Services Research