Psychological and neuropsychological assessment in the juvenile justice system: recommendations for protocols

The authors present a framework in order to improve decision-making for the use of psychological and neuropsychological assessments for youth in the juvenile justice system. Included is a review of the psychological, substance use, and traumatic brain injury literature of youth in the juvenile justi...

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Published in:Criminal justice studies 2012-09, Vol.25 (3), p.239-249
Main Authors: Hendrix, Kristin S., Carney Doebbeling, Caroline, Aalsma, Matthew C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain
Brain damage
Decision Making
delinquent
Drug use
Injuries
Justice
Juvenile courts
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile offenders
Mental health
neuropsychological
Neuropsychology
psychological
Substance Abuse
Terminology
Trauma
U.S.A
Youth
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Summary:The authors present a framework in order to improve decision-making for the use of psychological and neuropsychological assessments for youth in the juvenile justice system. Included is a review of the psychological, substance use, and traumatic brain injury literature of youth in the juvenile justice system. Thereafter, key terminology related to psychological and forensic evaluations, and an overview of how juvenile justice systems are organized in the USA are discussed. Lastly, recommendations regarding psychological and neuropsychological assessments of youth in juvenile justice are discussed.
ISSN:1478-601X
1478-6028
DOI:10.1080/1478601X.2012.705530