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Health status of juvenile offenders: a survey of young offenders appearing before the juvenile courts
- Authors:
- DOLAN M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 22(1), February 1999, pp.137-144.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Reports on the health needs of a sample of juvenile offenders appearing before Manchester Court during the month of August 1992. Of the subjects interviewed, 19 percent had significant medical problems, 42 percent a history of substance abuse and 7 percent psychiatric problems requiring further treatment. One quarter engaged in a variety of dangerous behaviours. Custodial remands were common, particularly in those with multiple psychosocial difficulties.