Racial/ethnic disparities in patterns and determinants of criminal justice involvement among youth in substance abuse treatment programs.
Racial/ethnic disparities in patterns and determinants of criminal justice involvement among youth in substance abuse treatment programs.
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10.1177/1078345811413084
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2011-10-01
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Williams, Natasha
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Godette, Dionne C;Mulatu, Mesfin S;Williams, Natasha
青少年滥用药物是一种犯罪行为；然而，并不是所有的犯罪行为都会导致刑事司法介入。这项研究调查了全国范围内接受药物滥用治疗的12至17岁青少年之间的差异。研究结果表明，白人和少数族裔青少年参与刑事司法的模式和决定因素存在显著差异。即使在控制了犯罪行为、药物滥用、精神健康问题和社会环境风险之后，少数族裔更有可能卷入刑事司法系统。调查结果显示，与教育系统的联系对少数群体来说可能尤其重要。强调了在社区和惩教系统中发展青少年治疗系统的重要性，这些系统是同一连续护理的一部分。
Adolescent substance abuse is a criminal behavior; however, not all criminal behaviors result in criminal justice involvement. This study examined disparities among adolescents aged 12 to 17 admitted to substance abuse treatment nationwide. Findings indicate significant disparities in patterns and determinants of criminal justice involvement between White and minority adolescents. Minorities were significantly more likely to be involved with the criminal justice system, even after controlling for criminal behaviors, substance abuse, mental health problems, and socioenvironmental risk. Findings reveal that connections to the educational system may be especially important for minority groups. The importance of developing systems of treatment for adolescents in the community and correctional system that are part of the same continuum of care is highlighted.