Citation

Hendrix KS, Carney Doebbeling C, Aalsma MC. Crim. Justice Stud. Crit. J. Crime Law Soc. 2012; 25(3): 239-249.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1478601X.2012.705530

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The authors present a framework in order to improve decision-making for the use of psychological and neuropsychological assessments for youth in the juvenile justice system. Included is a review of the psychological, substance use, and traumatic brain injury literature of youth in the juvenile justice system. Thereafter, key terminology related to psychological and forensic evaluations, and an overview of how juvenile justice systems are organized in the USA are discussed. Lastly, recommendations regarding psychological and neuropsychological assessments of youth in juvenile justice are discussed.

KEYWORDS: Juvenile justice; Juvenile delinquency