Advocacy and Collaborative Health Care for Justice-Involved Youth.

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  • Author(s): Owen MC;Owen MC;Owen MC; Wallace SB; Wallace SB
  • Source:
    Pediatrics [Pediatrics] 2020 Jul; Vol. 146 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 06.
  • Publication Type:
    Guideline; Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Corporate Authors:
      COMMITTEE ON ADOLESCENCE
    • Source:
      Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0376422 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1098-4275 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00314005 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Elk Grove Village Il : American Academy of Pediatrics
      Original Publication: Springfield, Ill., Thomas.
    • Subject Terms:
      Child Advocacy* ; Juvenile Delinquency*; Adolescent ; Adolescent Health Services ; Child ; Child Health Services ; Humans ; United States
    • Abstract:
      Children and adolescents who become involved with the justice system often do so with complex medical, mental health, developmental, social, and legal needs. Most have been exposed to childhood trauma or adversity, which both contribute to their involvement with the justice system and negatively impact their health and well-being. Whether youth are held in confinement or in their home communities, pediatricians play a critical role in promoting the health and well-being of justice-involved youth. Having a working knowledge of the juvenile justice system and common issues facing justice-involved youth may help pediatricians enhance their clinical care and advocacy efforts. This policy statement is a revision of the 2011 policy "Health Care for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System." It provides an overview of the juvenile justice system, describes racial bias and overrepresentation of youth of color in the justice system, reviews the health and mental health status of justice-involved youth, and identifies advocacy opportunities for juvenile justice reform.
      Competing Interests: POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors have indicated they have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.
      (Copyright © 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Investigator: EM Alderman; R Chung; LK Grubb; J Lee; ME Powers; MH Rahmandar; KK Upadhya
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20200508 Date Completed: 20200831 Latest Revision: 20200831
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1542/peds.2020-1755
    • Accession Number:
      32376728