Often as we work with youth in the juvenile justice system, we find out too late that they are dealing with undiagnosed mental health challenges. Child Trends recently released three briefs in the Adolescent Health Highlights series. These briefs, which focus on issues related to adolescent mental health, highlight that:Resiliency has a...
Children involved in child welfare and juvenile justice systems often have many disadvantages throughout their lives, which decreases the likelihood of their wellness and success. Not the least of these challenges is dealing with unmet education needs. We know that:The rate of unemployment was highest for those without a high school...
Results regarding serous juvenile offenders, male and female, ages 14 – 18, are offered in a summary by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), titled, Highlights from Pathways to Desistance: A Longitudinal Study of Serious Adolescent Offenders. Edward Mulvey’s work provides the most comprehensive data set...
After neglecting to name an Administrator to the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, President Obama has announced the appointment of Robert Listenbee from Pennsylvania to fill that role. Since 2008, interim administrators at OJJDP have worked hard to fill the role, but the selection of Robert provides a big lift to the...
What can possibly explain why violent crimes are committed? Do you wonder after reading a tragic news article what on earth could possibly cause a person to commit such a horrendous crime? If so, you are not alone. Many professionals have dedicated their careers searching for an answer and resolution to violent crime, and there are...
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