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A qualitative study of Canadian mental health service providers’ perspectives on mental health guidelines for youth involved in the justice system

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  • Magier, Megan J.
  • Blackburn, Melissa
  • Vingilis, Evelyn
  • Peterson-Badali, Michele
  • Watson, Tara Marie
  • Scully, Michelle
  • Kouyoumdjian, Fiona G.
  • Regenstreif, Leonora
  • Agic, Branka
  • Skilling, Tracey A.
  • Hamilton, Hayley A.

Abstract

Commonly, youth in the justice system (YIJS) experience mental health concerns that are often accompanied by an unmet need for mental health and substance use services. Currently, guidelines for mental health and substance use treatment for youth involved in the justice system are often unclear, particularly regarding how assessments and services should be implemented in practice.

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  • Magier, Megan J. & Blackburn, Melissa & Vingilis, Evelyn & Peterson-Badali, Michele & Watson, Tara Marie & Scully, Michelle & Kouyoumdjian, Fiona G. & Regenstreif, Leonora & Agic, Branka & Skilling, T, 2026. "A qualitative study of Canadian mental health service providers’ perspectives on mental health guidelines for youth involved in the justice system," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 180(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:180:y:2026:i:c:s0190740925005675
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108684
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