Screening and Assessing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth in the Juvenile Justice System - A Resource Guide for Practitioners (Paperback)

Presents information on instruments that can be used to screen and assess youth for mental health- and substance use-related disorders at various stages of the juvenile justice process. The Guide includes profiles of more than 50 instruments, guidelines for selecting instruments, and best practice recommendations for diverse settings and situations. It is intended as a basic tool for juvenile justice professionals working toward the goal of early, accurate identification of youth with mental disorders. Once identified, these youth can receive the services required to improve their lives, reduce recidivism, and promote community safety.

General

Imprint:	Bibliogov
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	November 2012
Creators:	Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquen • U. S. Department of Justice Office of Ju
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	94
ISBN-13:	978-1-288-36026-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	1-288-36026-6
Barcode:	9781288360260

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