ERIC Number: EJ1343408
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Aug
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0198-7429
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Services for Juveniles with Emotional Disturbances in Secure-Care Settings: An Exploratory Analysis of Racial Disparities and Recidivism
Strassfeld, Natasha M.; Cherng, Hua-Yu Sebastian
Behavioral Disorders, v47 n4 p257-269 Aug 2022
This study examines associations between recidivism rates and groups/programs for legally mandated education, behavioral, and mental health services that court-ordered juvenile youth ("juveniles") with identified emotional disturbance or related conditions receive in secure-care juvenile facilities. Using statewide agency data in Minnesota, this exploratory analysis investigates whether there are racial/ethnic and county disparities in residential placements or secure-care settings via programs and groups for court-ordered juveniles (N = 1,092). The study also considers whether program and group placements contribute to racial/ethnic patterns of recidivism. This study finds that recidivism rate differences by program/group level are largely attributed to differences in racial/ethnic compositions. Findings suggest placements lack strong effects on recidivism, and assignments may perpetuate inequalities. In addition, from this exploratory analysis examination, this article offers considerations for future research-to-practice partnerships to strengthen legally and policy-mandated program and service delivery with practices that increase training to juvenile justice system professionals, access to secure-care setting services, and transition services for juveniles.
Descriptors: Juvenile Justice, Emotional Disturbances, Recidivism, Correctional Institutions, Institutionalized Persons, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Delinquency Prevention, Racial Differences, Placement, Transitional Programs, Risk
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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