Comparing the mental health needs of female and male incarcerated juvenile delinquents

The present study was undertaken to survey the prevalence of mental disorder in juvenile justice facilities and to compare the mental health needs for females and males. Girls displayed significantly more mental health needs than boys. The estimated prevalence of mental disorder for boys was 27%, co...

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Published in:Behavioral sciences & the law 1997, Vol.15 (2), p.195-202
Main Authors: Timmons-Mitchell, Jane, Brown, Christie, Schulz, S. Charles, Webster, Susan E., Underwood, Lee A., Semple, William E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Comorbidity
Female
Forensic Psychiatry
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Juvenile Delinquency - psychology
Male
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - psychology
Ohio
Prevalence
Prisoners - psychology
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Sex Distribution
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Summary:The present study was undertaken to survey the prevalence of mental disorder in juvenile justice facilities and to compare the mental health needs for females and males. Girls displayed significantly more mental health needs than boys. The estimated prevalence of mental disorder for boys was 27%, compared with 84% for girls. The difference is highly significant and is discussed in terms of service system issues in juvenile justice that affect males and females differently. ©1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0735-3936
1099-0798
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1099-0798(199721)15:2<195::AID-BSL269>3.0.CO;2-8