title: Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: A Review of the Literature.
abstract: Suicide is prevalent among youth, especially those involved in the juvenile justice system. Although many studies have examined suicidal ideation and behavior in delinquent youth, prevalence rates vary widely. This article reviews studies of suicidal ideation and behavior in youth in the juvenile justice system, focusing on the point of contact: incarceration status and stage of judicial processing. Suicidal ideation and behavior are prevalent and increase with greater involvement in the juvenile justice system. Depression, sexual abuse, and trauma were the most commonly identified predictors of suicidal ideation and behavior. Prevalence rates of suicidal ideation and behavior vary by gender and race/ethnicity, indicating the need for gender-specific and culturally relevant interventions.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Marquita L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Stokes
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: McCoy
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Karen M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Abram
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Gayle R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Byck
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA healthdisparities@northwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Linda A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Teplin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D011330:Prisons / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
keywords: detainees; juvenile justice; suicidal behavior; suicidal ideation; suicide attempts