Screening and Supporting Kids in Juvenile Justice: A Guide for Practitioners

Posted on February 14, 2005

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has issued "Screening and Assessing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth in the Juvenile Justice System," an 84-page online guide offering comprehensive, user-friendly information at various stages of the juvenile justice process. It includes profiles of more than 50 instruments, guidelines for selecting instruments, and best practice recommendations for diverse settings and situations.