Exploring Mental Health in Justice Involved Youth: Relevance for Policy and Practice

Over the past two decades, awareness of the prevalence of mental health problems in young offenders (ages 12 to 17 years) has grown, with estimates suggesting significantly higher rates compared to the general population. While experiencing poverty does not cause crime, recent research drawing from...

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Autor principal: MacLellan, Angelina Sarah (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
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Publicado: 2017
En:Año: 2017
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