Parental Substance Use Disorders: Disparate Outcomes for Adjudicated Delinquent Youths

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    Abstract

    The article discusses the significance of identifying children who are at risk for delinquent and offending behavior in preventing juvenile court involvement in the U.S. It states that the act of determining the impact allows practitioners to intervene effectively. It describes detainment as harmful among youths. It also cites the importance of family cooperation in determining the child's offending behavior.

    Original languageAmerican English
    JournalCorrections Compendium
    Volume34
    StatePublished - Jan 1 2009

    Keywords

    • juvenile delinquents
    • criminal justice administration
    • juvenile courts

    Disciplines

    • Social Control, Law, Crime, and Deviance
    • Social Work
    • Substance Abuse and Addiction

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