By David Backes, January 08 2014
The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ) recently created a new resource center, Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Collaborative for Change, to continue to advance the juvenile justice reforms initiated by the states participating in Models for Change. Via the announcement:
The Collaborative for Change promotes the mental health reforms that came from Models for Change by supporting their adaptation, replication, and expansion in the field. Its primary areas of focus include critical topics such as: mental health screening, diversion models, mental health training for juvenile justice staff and police, evidence-based practices, family involvement, and juvenile competency. We offer a 24/7 online Resource Center, a Help Desk, and are available to provide consultation and technical assistance.
Watch the video below to learn more about how mental health treatment can help teens:
David Backes writes the Friday news roundup for Reclaiming Futures and contributes articles about juvenile justice reform and adolescent substance abuse treatment to ReclaimingFutures.org. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Santa Clara University. David works as an account executive for Prichard Communications.
Topics: Adolescent Mental Health, No bio box
Updated: January 08 2014