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Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Mental Health: The Influence of Mental Health on Juvenile Justice System Involvement

NCJ Number
310713
Date Published
September 2025
Publication Series
OJJDP Model Programs Guide Literature Reviews
Abstract

This literature review discusses the relationship between mental health and juvenile justice system involvement, barriers to mental health treatment, and evidence-based programs and practices shown to improve outcomes for youth with mental health needs. It also provides definitions of some key mental health terms. The review includes information about substance misuse as a mental health problem, but this topic is covered more comprehensively in the Model Programs Guide literature reviews Substance Use Prevention Programs and Substance Use Treatment Programs. 

Date Published: September 1, 2025

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