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Demon Drink? A study of alcohol and youth offending in London
- Authors:
- ALCOHOL CONCERN, MENTOR
- Publishers:
- Alcohol Concern, Mentor
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
Using quantitative data from 388 young offenders, and qualitative interviews with 19 young offenders in London, this study examined the links between alcohol misuse and youth crime. The study found evidence of strong relationships between mental health risks, educational disaffection (especially school exclusion and truanting) and alcohol use. No direct link between alcohol use and violent crime was found, though drinking was associated with fighting and violence. Risky alcohol use often presents as one of many risk factors, and it is recommended that practitioners address it before it reaches crisis point. Interview findings suggest that alcohol related offending may not be consistently identified or interventions in youth justice consistently delivered. The 12-month study was carried out with research overseen by Middlesex University. It is noted that the quantitative data analysed was not collected specifically for research purposes, therefore findings should be interpreted with caution. (Original abstract)
No fixed abode: the housing struggle for young people leaving custody in England
- Authors:
- GLOVER Jane, CLEWETT Naomi
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 54p.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
Young people in custody are some of the most vulnerable in society, a quarter have special educational needs, 40% have been homeless and almost 20% have depression. This research set out to examine the realities of accommodation and support for young people leaving custody by following their resettlement journeys. It also examined whether adaptations to statutory guidance in recent years have had an impact, and to understand the cost savings that could be made if young people are better supported on release. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 15 young people in a secure estate, and 27 professionals about the challenges of ensuring that young people in the secure estate are supported into suitable accommodation. For each young person, a case study is presented. Children and young people as young as 13 are being placed back with families unable to cope and with little support – resulting in homelessness some months after release. The research concluded that supported accommodation could provide savings of more than £67,000 per child over a three year period.
Comorbid substance use and mental disorders among offending youth
- Authors:
- HUSSEY David L., DRINKARD Allyson M., FLANNERY Daniel L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 7(1/2), 2007, pp.117-138.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examines the offence, substance use, and mental illness characteristics for a subset of adolescent juvenile detainees receiving services through a federally funded system of care initiative in the United States. Findings indicate that 65% of these youth were comorbid for both mental and substance use disorders. Female detainees were at greater risk on almost every measure of mental health impairment and dual substance use and mental disorders. Study results highlight the need for effective, integrated treatment models that can serve youth involved in multiple child-serving systems, and address the challenging constellation of comorbid conditions faced by many juvenile offenders. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Youth crime and mental health: an exploration into the nature, incidence and social work responses to the mental health needs of offenders aged 10 to 17
- Author:
- BAKER Rachel
- Publisher:
- University of Warwick; Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 50p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
Mental health problems can play a big part in offending for young people and must be addressed. Putting children with mental health problems in jail or giving them ASBOs and other orders can be especially damaging to them. Examples of mental health problems include learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism. Children from poorer backgrounds, children in care and those who have witnessed domestic violence, are all at particular risk of developing mental health problems. One study found that 35% of young people with ASBOs had a diagnosed mental disorder or learning difficulty.
Differential risks: how disability shapes risk in the transition to adulthood for youth who age out of foster care
- Author:
- MCCAULEY Erin
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 131, 2021, p.106293.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Objective: This study examines how disability is associated with risk during the transition to adulthood for youth who age out of foster care and considers how experiences in the child welfare system contribute to these associations. Background: The transition to adulthood is important for later socioeconomic standing, health, and wellbeing. Youth who age out of foster care with disabilities may require a high level of support during this transition yet may lack support. Method: This study employs linear probability models to estimate the association between disability and incarceration, homelessness, childbearing, and substance abuse between ages 17 and 21 using linked administrative data from the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (N = 5,221). Results: Having a physical or sensory disability is associated with lower risk in the transition to adulthood. Alternatively, having an emotional or mental related disability is associated with increased risk of incarceration and homelessness, but the association with homelessness is accounted for by child welfare experiences. Conclusion: Due to the importance of foster care and child protective histories in explaining some risky outcomes for youth with emotional and mental disabilities, policy makers and practitioners should include those early stages of care when seeking it improve outcomes in the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities who age out of foster care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and wellbeing of young people in custody: evidence review
- Authors:
- ARMSTRONG Sarah, McGHEE John
- Publisher:
- Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 57
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A review of evidence on mental health and wellbeing of young people in custody, focusing on suicide risk and prevention in custody. It organises evidence into different analytical frames and factors, separating the different perspectives through which mental health issues are analysed. These frames and factors are: comparative context of prison suicide; Individual and clinical issues; Operational, situational and management; Social isolation and relationships; Institutional and environment; Rights-based and person-centred. The conclusion distils key findings from the evidence on: distress, wellbeing, suicide prevention risk, and challenges. It identifies some areas of best/better practice. Key messages from the evidence include: do not isolate young people; do not deny access to family, belongings and support; maximise time out of cell and availability of stimulating activities and meaningful social relationships; empower and support staff in understanding mental health issues, and address and minimise increasing demands placed on them. (Edited publisher abstract)
Suicide and related-behavior among youth involved in the juvenile justice system
- Authors:
- SCOTT Michelle, UNDERWOOD Maureen, LAMIS Dorian A.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 32(6), 2015, pp.517-527.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Youth in the juvenile justice system are at significant risk for suicidal thoughts, behaviours and deaths. Approximately 70 % of youth in the juvenile justice system have at least one mental health diagnosis which increases their risk for suicide. Over the past 20 years, the juvenile justice system has made extensive efforts to identify and address the mental health needs of these youth. This paper reviews risk factors for suicidal behaviour, describes the current approaches and recommendations for programmes (i.e., mental health and suicide screening and risk assessment) and policies throughout the juvenile justice system to reduce the risk for suicide and related-behaviour among youth. (Edited publisher abstract)
The moderating effect of marijuana use on the relationship between delinquent behavior and HIV risk among adolescents in foster care
- Authors:
- AUSLANDER Wendy F., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 13(2), 2014, pp.179-197.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Adolescents in foster care experience mental health and substance use problems that place them at risk for HIV, yet the exact nature of the relationship remains unclear. This study examined the co-occurring influences of mental health problems and substance use on HIV risk and determined whether substance use moderated the effect of mental health problems on HIV risk behaviours among adolescents in foster care. Regression analyses of cross-sectional data collected through structured interviews with 334 adolescents, aged 15 to 18 years, determined which mental health problems and substances increased HIV risk behaviours. Adolescents with delinquency and anxiety/depression engaged in significantly more HIV risk behaviours than their counterparts, controlling for race, gender, and type of childhood abuse. Further, any marijuana use significantly moderated the effects of delinquent behaviours on HIV risk, differentially increasing HIV risk among those who engaged in delinquent behaviours. (Edited publisher abstract)
A comparison of service use among youth involved with juvenile justice and mental health
- Authors:
- LIEBENBERG Linda, UNGAR Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 39, 2014, pp.117-122.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article examines the risk of internalising and externalising disorders and related service use histories of two groups of youth: one group sampled from justice services, and a second sampled from mental health services. Self-report data from 152 multiple service using youth are included in the present analysis. Data shows that both groups of youth have similar levels of risk for mental health problems and equal levels of engagement in delinquent behaviour. There are however disparities in levels of engagement across service providers: youth engaged predominantly with justice services report much lower levels of engagement with mental health services. Given equal levels of engagement in delinquent behaviour combined with significantly higher levels of engagement with police by youth engaged with justice services, findings suggest that earlier mental health intervention may divert youth from the legal system. (Publisher abstract)
Race, substance abuse, and mental health disorders as predictors of juvenile court outcomes: do they vary by gender?
- Authors:
- WELCH-BREWER Chiquitia L., STODDARD-DARE Patricia, MALLETT Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 28(3), June 2011, pp.229-241.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Using a random sample of 341 young people from one Midwestern urban county in the USA, this study examines if race, substance abuse, and mental health disorders influence outcomes (number of court offences, conviction(s), probation supervision length, detention length, and number of probation services) differently for male and female juvenile offenders. Multivariate analysis findings revealed that race was significant only for males, and having a substance use disorder was a stronger predictor of delinquency outcomes for males; whereas, having a mental health disorder was a stronger predictor of delinquency outcomes for females. Implications for this research include the importance of early disorder identification and subsequent availability of gender-focused treatment.