Indigenous Youth Crime: An International Perspective

Pfeifer, Jeffrey E.; Winterdyk, John; Hutton, Fiona; Froideville, Sarah Monod de; Banks, Cyndi; Trounson, Justin S.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-75859-6_8

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“…In 2018, in Australia, a daily average of almost 59% or 3 in 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth aged between 10 and 17 years old (who represent 5% of the Australian population) were detained in care; this accounts for an incarceration rate that is 26 times greater than for Australian youth of other descent (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018;Yi and Foley, 2014). These incarceration rates of Indigenous youth are paralleled in Canada, New Zealand and in the USA (Pfeifer et al, 2018). Consequently, it is important to consider whether screening, assessment methods and interventions are socially and culturally appropriate.…”

Section: Social Determinants Youth Disadvantage and Traumamentioning

confidence: 99%

Neurodevelopmental disorders in youth justice: a systematic review of screening, assessment and interventions

2021

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Objectives This study aims to systematically review screening and assessment approaches and therapeutic interventions for young people with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in the youth justice system (YJS). Method Five databases were searched (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and PsycINFO) for studies evaluating effectiveness of screening, assessment or interventions, targeting people aged 10–18 years in youth justice with a NDD. Results Eighteen peer-reviewed articles (9 screening/assessment; 9 intervention studies) were eligible. More comprehensive assessment appeared to be superior to brief screening for identifying NDDs. Interventions addressed social and emotional wellbeing, educational, employment, language and communication and behavioural outcomes, community engagement, quality of life factors and recidivism. Limited consideration was given to cultural diversity in evaluations of screening, assessment or interventions. Conclusions The limited amount of evidence retrieved suggests further research is urgently needed in the provision of culturally competent and holistic screening, assessment and treatment for young people with NDDs in the YJS.

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Section: Social Determinants Youth Disadvantage and Traumamentioning

confidence: 99%