Citation

Potter CC, Jenson JM. Crim. Justice Behav. 2003; 30(2): 230-250.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854802251007

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The prevalence and patterns of co-occurring mental health problem symptoms, substance use, and delinquent conduct were examined in a sample of multiple problem, detained youth. Three distinct patterns of co-occurrence were found using cluster analysis. Youth in two of the clusters had moderate mental health problems but differed in the severity of substance abuse and delinquent conduct. A third group displayed serious mental health symptoms and suicidality coinciding with high rates of substance use and crime.

Keywords: Juvenile justice

Language: en