Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Grigorenko, Elena L. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2012.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Medicine.; Psychiatry.; Criminology.; Social work.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.; Law and Psychology.; Social Work.; Medicine/Public Health, general.

Juvenile justice centers have a long tradition as an unfortunate stop for young offenders who need mental health care. Reports estimate that as many as 70% of the youth in detention centers meet criteria for mental health disorders. As juvenile justice systems once again turn their focus from confin...