J. Timmonsmitchell et al., COMPARING THE MENTAL-HEALTH NEEDS OF FEMALE AND MALE INCARCERATED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS, Behavioral sciences & the law, 15(2), 1997, pp. 195-202
The present study was undertaken to survey the prevalence of mental di
sorder in juvenile justice facilities and to compare the mental health
needs for females and males. Girls displayed significantly more menta
l health needs than boys. The estimated prevalence of mental disorder
for boys was 27%, compared with 84% for girls. The difference is highl
y significant and is discussed in terms of service system issues in ju
venile justice that affect males and females differently. (C) 1997 by
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