0123 Sleep Problems and Externalizing Behaviors for Youth in Juvenile Justice Facilities

Abstract Introduction Adolescents who experience insufficient, poor quality sleep, and sleep problems might difficulties with externalizing behaviors including aggression impulse control (Bauducco et al., 2019; Brown 2022). Surprisingly, behavior for youth residing in long short-term juvenile justice facilities is understudied. The present preliminary analysis explores self-reported aggressive symptoms under the care of Department Juvenile Services (DJS). Methods Participants (N=62, 86% male, mean age = 16.8, SD=1.2) were recruited from 11 DJS detention treatment Maryland. Racial Backgrounds: 55% Black, 18% White, 14% Multiracial, 12% Other. They completed an online questionnaire focused on (daytime sleepiness, sleep-wake problems) daytime functioning (e.g., modified Aggression Questionnaire, Buss & Perry, 1992; Weinberger Adjustment Inventory, WAI, 1990). Using Pearson correlations, associations between problems, sleepiness examined. Results Self-reported associated increased difficulties. Youth more reported higher levels (r .39, p < .01) as measured by WAI .33, .05). Similarly, high also .40, .01). Conclusion Preliminary findings suggest that are likely to report challenges. Further analyses will provide a greater understanding modifying factors better understand youth’s sleep-living environment. Support (if any) This research made possible American Academy Sleep Medicine (AASM) Foundation Award #22-CS-19 Maryland Services’ supportive collaboration.