The Intersection of Mental Health and Juvenile Justice for Youth with and without Trauma

28 Pages Posted: 28 Jan 2015

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John Robst

University of South Florida

Mary Armstrong

University of South Florida

Norin Dollard

University of South Florida

Date Written: January 27, 2015

Abstract

The high rates of both mental health disorders and exposure to trauma among the juvenile justice population highlights the importance of understanding whether and under what conditions mental health services can prevent further justice system involvement among youth with previous juvenile justice encounters. The relationship between mental health treatment and juvenile justice recidivism is examined for youth distinguishing between those who have experienced trauma and those who have not. This article examines whether mental health treatment reduces the likelihood of juvenile justice recidivism among youth with several risk factors associated with adverse outcomes.

Keywords: juveile justice, mental health, trauma, out-of-home treatment

JEL Classification: K42, L01

Suggested Citation

Robst, John and Armstrong, Mary and Dollard, Norin, The Intersection of Mental Health and Juvenile Justice for Youth with and without Trauma (January 27, 2015). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2556183 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2556183

John Robst (Contact Author)

University of South Florida ( email )

Tampa, FL 33620
United States

Mary Armstrong

University of South Florida ( email )

Tampa, FL 33620
United States

Norin Dollard

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 33620
United States

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