Mental health needs of juvenile offenders.
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Without treatment, the child may continue on a path of delinquency and eventually adult crime. Effective assessments of and comprehensive responses to court-involved juveniles with mental health needs can help break this cycle and produce healthier young people who are less likely to act out and commit crimes. The importance of screening and treatment are also discussed in the Delinquency Prevention & Intervention chapter of this guidebook.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- NCSL legisbrief
دوره 8 32 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000