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Task Force Releases Comprehensive Guidelines, Principles for Juvenile Mental Health Diversion

Task Force Releases Comprehensive Guidelines, Principles for Juvenile Mental Health Diversion Upwards of 70% of young people in the justice system have a diagnosed mental disorder, and 90% have experienced a traumatic life event that can negatively impact their mental health. To assist courts and service providers in addressing the growing mental health crisis, the National Judicial Task Force to Examine Courts’ Response to Mental Illness recently released a set of Juvenile Justice Mental Health Diversion Guidelines and Principles.

To view the New Task Force Resources Released, please visit:  Task Force Releases Comprehensive Guidelines, Principles for Juvenile Mental Health Diversion | NCSC