Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

• 2017

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• Linda Teplin; Marquita Stokes; Kathleen McCoy
PMID: 26084946DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1078345815587001

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This article discusses suicide and how it is prevalent among youth, especially those involved in the juvenile justice system. Although many studies have examined suicidal ideation and behavior in delinquent youth, prevalence rates vary widely. This article reviews studies of suicidal ideation and behavior in youth in the juvenile justice system, focusing on the point of contact: incarceration status and stage of judicial processing. Suicidal ideation and behavior are prevalent and increase with greater involvement in the juvenile justice system. Depression, sexual abuse, and trauma were the most commonly identified predictors of suicidal ideation and behavior. Prevalence rates of suicidal ideation and behavior vary by gender and race/ethnicity, indicating the need for gender-specific and culturally relevant interventions.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Depression; Prisons; Suicide; Suicide, Attempted; Suicidal Ideation

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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