All Resources for 'Justice Systems'

Anger and substance abuse: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 

ABSTRACT

Objective:  Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate levels of anger among substance users compared to non-user controls and to analyze the possible association between anger and psychoactive substance use (PSU).

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How effective is the “Reasoning and Rehabilitation” (R&R) program in changing cognitive and behavioral skills? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 

Abstract

Interventions for individuals who commit offenses are of great importance to reduce criminal recidivism by targeting criminogenic factors. The first and most widely applied program is the Reasoning & Rehabilitation (R&R) program...

Mental disorders among adolescents in juvenile detention and correctional facilities: a systematic review and metaregression analysis of 25 surveys

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 

Abstract

Objective: To systematically review and perform a meta-analysis of the research literature on the prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents in juvenile detention and correctional facilities.

Method: Surveys of psychiatric...

Prevalence, comorbidity, and continuity of psychiatric disorders in a 15-year longitudinal study of youths involved in the juvenile justice system.

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Abstract

Importance  Previous studies have found that one-half to three-quarters of youths detained in juvenile justice facilities have 1 or more psychiatric disorders. Little is known about the course of their disorders as they age.

Obje...

Co-responding Police-Mental Health Programs: A Review

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

ABSTRACT

Co-responding police-mental health programs are increasingly used to respond to ‘Emotionally Disturbed Persons’ in the community; however, there is limited understanding of program effectiveness and the mechanisms that promote...

Statewide trends of trauma history, suicidality, and mental health among youth entering the juvenile justice system

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Abstract

Purpose

This study used Washington statewide administrative data to document the prevalence and trend of trauma history, suicidality, and mental health problems among all youth ordered to probation for the first time between 2011...

Diversion Not Decriminalisation - Is The Key To Rehabilitation

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Format
Guide
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Abstract

The evolving crisis of drug addiction and its intersection with the criminal justice system has prompted critical reassessment of punitive legal models. This paper argues that meaningful rehabilitation is best achieved through...

An updated systematic review and meta-regression analysis: Mental disorders among adolescents in juvenile detention and correctional facilities.

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 

Abstract

Objective

To synthesize evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents in juvenile detention and correctional facilities and examine sources of heterogeneity between studies.

Method

Electronic databases and...

Treatment completion among justice-involved youth engaged in behavioral health treatment studies in the United States: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Abstract

Justice-involved youth (JIY) have high rates of behavioral health disorders, but few can access, much less complete, treatment in the community. Behavioral health treatment completion among JIY is poorly understood, even within...