Crisis Intervention Services in Juvenile Detention Centers

Crisis intervention services in juvenile detention centers.

A Behavioral Intervention for Changing the Attitude of Young Boys in Iranian Juvenile Detention Centers

Objectives: Delinquency is one of the severe social problems. Today, changing criminal behavior and reducing the way and method of delinquency is one of the most important challenges in the juvenile justice system. Methods: Based on the cognitive-behavioral approach, this study used three principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent fundamental principles, three skills of basic life skills, and fi...

Commentary: the role of mental health services in preadjudicated juvenile detention centers.

The role of preadjudicated juvenile detention centers (JDCs) in treating children and adolescents with mental health needs has continued to receive national attention. Legal actions mandating improved health care services over the past decade, coupled with a national focus on detainees' mental health needs, have led to the increased presence of mental health professionals in JDCs. In this conte...

Psychiatric disorders in youth in juvenile detention.

BACKGROUND Given the growth of juvenile detainee populations, epidemiologic data on their psychiatric disorders are increasingly important. Yet, there are few empirical studies. Until we have better epidemiologic data, we cannot know how best to use the system's scarce mental health resources. METHODS Using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children version 2.3, interviewers assessed a ra...

Trauma Affect Regulation Psychoeducation Group and Milieu Intervention Outcomes in Juvenile Detention Facilities