E Michael Foster1, Amir Qaseem, Tim Connor. 1. Department of Health Policy and Administration, Pennsylvania State University, 114 Henderson Building, University Park, PA 16801, USA. emfoster@psu.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We evaluated how improved mental health services affect justice involvement among juveniles treated in the public mental health system. METHODS: Our analyses were based on administrative and interview data collected in 2 communities participating in the evaluation of a national initiative designed to improve mental health services for children and youths. RESULTS: Results derived from Cox proportional hazard models suggested that better mental health services reduced the risks of initial and subsequent juvenile justice involvement by 31% and 28%, respectively. Effects were somewhat more pronounced for serious offenses. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that improved mental health services reduce the risk of juvenile justice involvement.
OBJECTIVES: We evaluated how improved mental health services affect justice involvement among juveniles treated in the public mental health system. METHODS: Our analyses were based on administrative and interview data collected in 2 communities participating in the evaluation of a national initiative designed to improve mental health services for children and youths. RESULTS: Results derived from Cox proportional hazard models suggested that better mental health services reduced the risks of initial and subsequent juvenile justice involvement by 31% and 28%, respectively. Effects were somewhat more pronounced for serious offenses. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that improved mental health services reduce the risk of juvenile justice involvement.
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