How do you decide when dangerous or illegal behaviors in youth with conduct disorder require legal involvement?
Resources and policies certainly vary by state, but what practical options (e.g., diversion programs, juvenile justice involvement, mandated treatment) are available in your practice? How do you balance psychiatric treatment and legal consequences?
How does this differ from how you might address antisocial behaviors in adults?
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Psychiatry · Childrens Hospital Colorado
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This is a hard question to answer. If your JJ system provides support and treatment options, then it is useful for youth who can't be overseen by their caregivers to refer to JJ. However, many systems are more punitive and may not be helpful. In those situations, I would refer if the youth were enga...
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