Rehabilitating Juveniles With A Focus On Mental Health Contracts

The intersection of children with behavioral health conditions and the juvenile justice system is well documented. It is estimated that 70% of juveniles in the system suffer from mental illness and over 60% also struggle with addiction (see Up To 70% Of Youth In Contact With Juvenile Justice System Have Mental Health Needs). On top of that, nearly 30% of mental illnesses in youth require immediate and significant treatment (see Better Solutions For Youth With Mental Health Needs In The Juvenile Justice System). With a majority of juvenile justice-involved youth suffering from behavioral health disorders, providers of these services . . .