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General/Miscellaneous Reports
 
           Internet Reports
 
 

FULL-TEXT REPORT
U.S.: Girls Abused in New York’s Juvenile Prisons

Human Rights Watch
September 26, 2006
News Report
 

FULL-TEXT REPORT
Iran: Juvenile Offenders Face the Hangman’s Noose
Human Rights Watch
September 23, 2006
 News Report

 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Art Therapy With Serious Juvenile Offenders: A Phenomenological Analysis.
Persons RW.
 Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2008 Aug 4.
 Abstract
 
A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Caring for incarcerated youth.
Feldmann JM.
Curr Opin Pediatr. 2008 Aug;20(4):398-402.
 Abstract

Views From the Inside: Young Offenders' Subjective Experiences of Incarceration.
Ashkar PJ, Kenny DT.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2008 Feb 22
 Abstract

Informant agreement in the assessment of disruptive behavior disorders in detained minors
in Belgium: a diagnosis-level and symptom-level examination.
Colins O, Vermeiren R, Schuyten G, et al 
J Clin Psychiatry. 2008 Jan;69(1):141-8.
 Abstract
 
An analysis of racial and sex differences for smoking among adolescents in a juvenile
correctional center.
Cropsey KL, Linker JA, Waite DE.
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Sep 13;
 Abstract
 
Language and communication difficulties in juvenile offenders.
Bryan K, Freer J, Furlong C.
Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2007 Sep-Oct;42(5):505-20.
 Abstract
 
Multiple-family group intervention for incarcerated adolescents and their families:
a pilot project.
Keiley MK.
J Marital Fam Ther. 2007 Jan;33(1):106-24.
 Abstract
 
The relationship between sleeping problems and aggression, anger, and impulsivity in a
population of juvenile and young offenders.
Ireland JL, Culpin V.
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Jun;38(6):649-55.
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL-TEXT REPORT
Thousands of Children Sentenced to Life without Parole
Human Rights Watch October 12, 2005
 Paper
 
Major Mental Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Comorbidity, and HIV-AIDS Risk Behaviors
 in Juvenile Detainees.
Teplin LA, Elkington KS, McClelland GM, et al
Psychiatr Serv. 2005 Jul;56(7):823-8.
Abstract
 
Trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress, and psychiatric comorbidity in female juvenile offenders.
Dixon A, Howie P, Starling J.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2005 Aug;44(8):798-806
 Abstract
 
Ability of Substance Abusers to Escape Detection on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A) in a Juvenile Correctional Facility.
Stein LA, Graham JR.
Assessment. 2005 Mar;12(1):28-39.
 Abstract
 
Childhood sexual abuse, gender, and depression among incarcerated youth.
Gover AR. 
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2004 Dec;48(6):683-96.
 Abstract
 
Social Climate within an Adolescent Medium-Secure Facility.
Langdon PE, Cosgrave N, Tranah T. et al  
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2004 Aug;48(4):504-15.
 Abstract
 
Pilot Evaluation of the Coping Course: A Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Enhance
Coping Skills in Incarcerated Youth.
Rohde P, Jorgensen JS, Seeley JR, Mace DE.  
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2004 Jun;43(6):669-676.
 Abstract
 
Health needs of children in prison.
Gould J, Payne H. 
Arch Dis Child. 2004 Jun;89(6):549-50.
Abstract

Female incarcerated adolescents with language problems talk about their own
communicationbehaviors and learning.
Sanger D, Moore-Brown BJ, Montgomery J,  et al
Commun Disord. 2003 Nov-Dec;36(6):465-86.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Health Care for Children and Adolescents in the Juvenile Correctional Care System
Committee on Adolescence.
Pediatrics 2001
PDF Paper
 
Incarcerated adolescents. The need for the development of professional ethical
standards for institutional health care providers.
Jameson EJ.
J Adolesc Health Care. 1989 Nov;10(6):490-9.
 Abstract
 


        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 

Program Use of Effective Drug Abuse Treatment Practices for Juvenile Offenders
CE Henderson, D Young, N Jainchill, et al
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
Discharge Planning
 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters      

  A client-centered model: discharge planning in Juvenile Justice Centres in New
South Wales Australia.
Jarvis LA, Beale B, Martin K.
Int Nurs Rev. 2000 Sep;47(3):184-90. 
 Abstract
Violence
 

         Internet Documents

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Youths Abused in Rio’s Detention Centers
Human Rights Watch
December 07, 2004
News Report

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Comparison of Violence and Abuse in Juvenile Correctional Facilities and Schools.
Davidson-Arad B, Benbenishty R, Golan M.
J Interpers Violence. 2008 May 7
 Abstract
 
A latent variable modeling approach to identifying subtypes of serious and violent female
juvenile offenders.
Odgers CL, Moretti MM, Burnette ML
Aggress Behav. 2007 Jul-Aug;33(4):339-52.
 Abstract
 
Psychological health and bullying behavior among adolescent prisoners: A study of young
and juvenile offenders.
Ireland JL.
J Adolesc Health. 2005 Mar;36(3):236-43.
Abstract

Incarcerated adolescents' experiences as perpetrators of sexual assault.
Morris RE, Anderson MM, Knox GW.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002 Aug;156(8):831-5
 Abstract

 
Education
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Female incarcerated adolescents with language problems talk about their own
communication behaviors and learning.
Sanger D, Moore-Brown BJ,Montgomery J, et al 
J Commun Disord. 2003 Nov-Dec;36(6):465-86.
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters     
 
 
Family Communication about Sex and Adolescents' Sexual Behavior: Incarcerated Males'
and Female'Perspectives
C Tannis, C Rosengard, K Morrow, et al
 (2008 National STD  Prevention Conference)

Healthy teen girls: HIV risk reduction intervention for incarcerated adolescent females
Robertson A
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Healthcare: General
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   

 
The physical health status of young Australian offenders.
Butler T, Belcher JM, Champion U, et al 
Aust N Z J Public Health. 2008 Feb;32(1):73-80.
 Abstract
 
Health interventions with girls in the juvenile justice system.
Kelly PJ, Owen SV, Peralez-Dieckmann E, Martinez E.
Womens Health Issues. 2007 Jul-Aug;17(4):227-36
 Abstract

Health and nutritional status of delinquent female adolescents
 Olivan Gonzalvo G.
 An Esp Pediatr 2002 Feb;56(2):116-20
Abstract

   
  Hepatitis infection among adolescents resident in Melbourne Juvenile
Justice Centre: risk factors and challenges   
Ogilvie EL, Veit F, Crofts N, Thompson SC.
J Adolesc Health 1999 Jul;25(1):46-51
 Abstract
   
  Medical status of adolescents at time of admission to a juvenile detention
center. 
Feinstein RA, Lampkin A, Lorish CD, et al
J Adolesc Health 1998 Mar;22(3):190-6
Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters   
  
  Development of a clinical guideline for diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in
juvenile corrections
VF Capaldi, J Penn, E Feller
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
Mental Health/Illness
Suicide/Suicide Ideation

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Examining relations between psychopathology and psychopathy dimensions among adolescent
female and male offenders.
Sevecke K, Lehmkuhl G, Krischer MK.
Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2008 Sep 19.
 Abstract
 
Psychiatric Disorders Among Detained Youths: A Comparison of Youths Processed in Juvenile Court and
Adult Criminal Court.
Washburn JJ, Teplin LA, Voss LS. 
Psychiatr Serv. 2008 Sep;59(9):965-973.
 Abstract
 
Mental Disorders Among Adolescents in Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facilities: A Systematic
Review and Metaregression Analysis of 25 Surveys.
Fazel S, Doll H, Långström N.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2008 Jul 25.
Abstract
 
Use of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument to assess mental health problems in y
oung people within an Australian youth detention centre.
Stathis S, Letters P, Doolan I, .et al  
J Paediatr Child Health. 2008 Jun 18.
Abstract
 
Informant agreement in the assessment of disruptive behavior disorders in detained minors in
Belgium: a diagnosis-level and symptom-level examination.
Colins O, Vermeiren R, Schuyten G, et al
J Clin Psychiatry. 2008 Jan;69(1):141-8.
 Abstract
 
Variations in Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, and Delinquency Between African
American and Caucasian Juvenile Offenders: Implications for Reentry Services.
Vaughn MG, Wallace JM Jr, Davis LE, et al
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2007 Aug 23
 Abstract
 
Psychopathy and behavioral correlates of victim injury in serious juvenile offenders.
Vitacco MJ, Caldwell MF, Van Rybroek GJ, Gabel J.
Aggress Behav. 2007 May 7
 Abstract
 
Ethnic Variation of Self-reported Psychopathology Among Incarcerated Youth.
Karnik NS, Jones PA, Campanaro AE, et al   |
Community Ment Health J. 2006 Aug 4;
 Abstract
 
Factor Structure of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL: YV) in
Incarcerated Adolescents.
Neumann CS, Kosson DS, Forth AE, Hare RD.   
Psychol Assess. 2006 Jun;18(2):142-54.
 Abstract

Coping style and psychological health among adolescent prisoners: a study
of young and juvenile offenders.
Ireland JL, Boustead R, Ireland CA.  
Adolesc. 2005 Jun;28(3):411-23.
 Abstract
 
Psychological health and bullying behavior among adolescent prisoners:
A study of young and juvenile offenders.
Ireland JL. 
Adolesc Health. 2005 Mar;36(3):236-43.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of attention deficit-/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid
disorders in young male prison inmates
Rosler M, Retz W, Retz-Junginger P, et al 
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2004 Nov 12
Abstract
 
Childhood sexual abuse, gender, and depression among incarcerated youth.
Gover AR. 
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2004 Dec;48(6):683-96.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in incarcerated juvenile delinquents
in Japan.
Yoshinaga C, Kadomoto I, Otani T, et al 
Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2004 Aug;58(4):383-388
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of depression and other psychiatric disorders among incarcerated
youths.
Domalanta DD, Risser WL, Roberts RE, Risser JM.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2003 Apr;42(4):477-84
 Abstract

Correlates of suicide risk in juvenile detainees and adolescent inpatients.
Sanislow CA, Grilo CM, Fehon DC, et al. 
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2003 Feb;42(2):234-40
 Abstract

Prevalence of mental disorders among 15-17-year-old male adolescent remand
prisoners in Denmark.
 Gosden NP, Kramp P, Gabrielsen G, Sestoft D.
 Acta Psychiatr Scand 2003 Feb;107(2):102-10
 Abstract

Psychiatric morbidity in children remanded to prison custody-a pilot study.
Dimond C, Misch P.
J Adolesc 2002 Dec;25(6):681-9
 Abstract

Emotional disorders in young offenders .
Shelton D.
J Nurs Scholarsh 2001;33(3):259-63
 Abstract

  
Sexual Activity/Challenges
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
It's All About Me: A Brief Report of Incarcerated Adolescent Sex Offenders' Generic and
Sex-Specific Cognitive Distortions.
McCrady F, Kaufman K, Vasey MW, et al   
Sex Abuse. 2008 Sep;20(3):261-71.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Sexual risk behavior and pregnancy in detained adolescent females: a study in
Dutch detention centers
Hamerlynck SMJJ,  Cohen-Kettenis PT, Vermeiren R, et al
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2007, 1:4
Paper
 
Consistent Condom Use Among Juvenile Detainees: The Role of Individual Differences, Social
Bonding, and Health Beliefs.
Broaddus MR, Bryan A.
AIDS Behav. 2007 Jun 20;
 Abstract

Gender differences in the prediction of condom use among incarcerated juvenile offenders:
testing the information-motivation-behavior skills (IMB) model.
Robertson AA, Stein JA, Baird-Thomas C. 
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Jan;38(1)
 Abstract

Incarcerated adolescents' experiences as perpetrators of sexual assault.
Morris RE, Anderson MM, Knox GW.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002 Aug;156(8):831-5
 Abstract
Pregnancy
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Sexual risk behavior and pregnancy in detained adolescent females: a study in
Dutch detention centers
Hamerlynck SMJJ,  Cohen-Kettenis PT, Vermeiren R, et al
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2007, 1:4
Paper
 
Supporting psychosocial adaptation for the pregnant adolescent in corrections.
Hufft AG.
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2004 Mar-Apr;29(2):122-7.
 Abstract
 
Substance Use
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Incarceration and psychotropic drug use by youth.
Cuellar AE, Kelleher KJ, Kataoka S, et al   
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008 Mar;162(3):219-24.
 Paper
 
Inhalant use among incarcerated adolescents in the United States: Prevalence,
characteristics, and correlates of use.
Howard MO, Balster RL, Cottler LB, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Nov 3;
 Abstract
 
Variations in Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, and Delinquency Between African
American and Caucasian Juvenile Offenders: Implications for Reentry Services.
Vaughn MG, Wallace JM Jr, Davis LE, et al
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2007 Aug 23
 Abstract

Heroin use among youths incarcerated for illicit drug use: psychosocial environment,
substance use history, psychiatric comorbidity, and route of administration.
Chiang SC, Chen SJ, Sun HJ, et al
 Am J Addict. 2006 May-Jun;15(3):233-41.
Abstract
Suicide/Suicide Ideation
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Identifying the risk of deliberate self-harm among young prisoners by means of coping typologies.
Kirchner T, Forns M, Mohíno S. 
Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2008 Aug;38(4):442-8.
 Abstract
 
Suicidal ideations and attempts in Russian juvenile delinquents.
Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M, Koposov R, et al 
Psychiatr Danub. 2006 Sep;18 Suppl 1:57.
 Abstract
 
Correlates and predictors of self-reported suicide attempts among incarcerated youths.
Putnins AL. 
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2005 Apr;49(2):143-57
 Abstract
 
Young male prisoners in a Young Offenders' Institution: their contact with suicidal
behaviour by others.
Hales H, Davison S, Misch P, Taylor PJ.   
J Adolesc. 2003 Dec;26(6):667-85
 Abstract

Suicide Attempts and Self-Mutilative Behavior in a Juvenile Correctional Facility.
Penn JV, Esposito CL, Schaeffer LE, et al
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2003 Jul;42(7):762-769.
Abstract

  
Mortality Studies
 

Australia

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Mortality in young offenders: retrospective cohort study
Coffey C, Veit F, Wolfe R, et al
BMJ 2003;326:1064 (17 May)
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Human Rights
 
          Internet Documents
 
  FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
 Paying the Price: Violations of the Rights of Children in Detention in Burundi
Human Rights Watch March 15, 2007
Internet Document

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