Mental health service provision in juvenile justice facilities: pre- and postrelease psychiatric care.
High prevalence rates of mental illness among adolescents in juvenile justice facilities require multifaceted interventions. Children entering justice systems are frequently underserved and having their first contact with psychiatric services. Programming must be multidisciplinary and multifaceted, combining treatment within the facility with postrelease planning. It examines the role of the psychiatrist and the structure of mental health services within juvenile justice facilities.
Chapman
John F
JF
State of Connecticut-Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division, 936 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06516, USA. John.Chapman@jud.state.ct.us
Desai
Rani A
RA
Falzer
Paul R
PR
D000293:Adolescent; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D011330:Prisons; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States