Substance use screening and rates of treatment referral among justice-involved youth

Yurasek, Ali M.; Kemp, Kathleen; Otero, Jessica; Tolou‐Shams, Marina

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107036

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“…However, the results may suggest that practitioners should supplement the MAYSI-2 with other measures of incarcerated youth. For example, researchers (Williams et al, 2019; Yurasek et al, 2021) suggest that the CRAFFT (Knight et al, 1999) may also be a useful screening tool concerning incarcerated youth substance use. Additionally, the Behavior Assessment System for Children, 3rd edition (BASC-3; Reynolds et al, 2015), should be considered.…”

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Evaluating the Clinical Utility of the MAYSI-2 Among African American Male Juvenile Offenders

LaBelle,

Gagnon,

Joyce-Beaulieu

et al. 2024

Behavioral Disorders

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This study examined the clinical utility of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-Second Version (MAYSI-2) among African American (AA) incarcerated youth and used White incarcerated youth as a comparison group. Data were analyzed for 314 incarcerated youth (193 AA offenders and 121 White offenders) of ages 13–17 years that were adjudicated delinquent from a Southeastern United States medium security residential facility. Seven logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) models were built to determine whether the MAYSI-2 subscales accurately identify committed AA male incarcerated youth who have mental illnesses on file. Analyses also examined how well the MAYSI-2 subscales identify specific mental illnesses among AA-committed male incarcerated youth. Results demonstrated that no MAYSI-2 subscales accurately identified and categorized AA-committed male incarcerated youth that have mental disorders, and only two subscales (Alcohol/Drug Use, Depressed/Anxious) identified and categorized White committed male incarcerated youth that have mental disorder. Additional results and implications for research and practice are provided.

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Evaluating the Clinical Utility of the MAYSI-2 Among African American Male Juvenile Offenders

LaBelle,

Gagnon,

Joyce-Beaulieu

et al. 2024

Behavioral Disorders

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“…Approximately 1500 youths are referred to the family court annually. In a recent study of a sample of youth screened by the family court, 173 (50%) of 348 youths screened positive for problematic cannabis use [ 63 ], indicating that the recruitment pool is sufficiently robust to support the proposed recruitment targets.…”

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Developing a Smartphone-Based Adjunct Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Use Among Juvenile Justice-Involved Adolescents: Protocol for a Multiphase Study

Helseth¹,

Guigayoma²,

Price³

et al. 2022

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background Adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system who use cannabis are at an increased risk of future substance use disorders and rearrest. Many court-involved, nonincarcerated (CINI) youth are referred for services in the community and often encounter multiple barriers to care, highlighting the need for minimally burdensome services that can be delivered in justice settings. Digital health interventions are accessible, easy to implement, and can provide ongoing support but have not been developed to address the unique needs of CINI youth who use cannabis. Objective This multiphase study will aim to develop, implement, and pilot test a novel smartphone app, Teen Empowerment through Computerized Health (TECH), to reduce cannabis and other substance use among CINI youth. TECH is conceptualized as a digital adjunct to a brief computerized intervention delivered by our family court partner. Methods Following the principles of user-centered design, phase I interviews with CINI youth aged 14-18 years (n=14-18), their caregivers (n=6-8), and behavioral health app developers (n=6-8) will guide the TECH design decisions. Next, in phase II, CINI youth (n=10) will beta test the TECH app prototype for 1 month; their feedback regarding feasibility and acceptability will directly inform the app refinement process. Finally, in phase III, CINI youth (n=60) will participate in a pilot randomized controlled trial for 6 months, comparing the preliminary effectiveness of the adjunctive TECH app on cannabis use outcomes. Results Phase I data collection began in September 2020 and was completed in December 2021; 14 CINI youth, 8 caregivers, and 11 behavioral health app developers participated in the study. Phases II and III will occur in 2022 and 2023 and 2023 and 2025, respectively. Conclusions This body of work will provide insight into the feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone-based adjunctive intervention designed for CINI youth. Phase III results will offer a preliminary indication of the effectiveness of the TECH app in reducing cannabis use among CINI youth. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/35402

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“…FLDJJ uses the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument – Second Version (MAYSI-2). Some scholars suggest incorporating other validated screening tools during intake, such as CRAFFT [ 57 ] or UNCOPE [ 58 , 59 ], to further assess substance abuse and risk for SUD to address response bias. For example, future research should investigate disparities in services among Native American populations.…”

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Black girls and referrals: racial and gender disparities in self-reported referral to substance use disorder assessment among justice-involved children

Johnson

Lloyd

Bristol

et al. 2022

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy

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Background There is a higher prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) among justice-involved children (JIC). It is critical to ensure that JIC who report current use are referred for SUD assessment and potentially life-saving treatment services. Prior research suggests that certain minoritized groups may be less likely to have ever been referred for screening, and research on intersectionality suggests that these disparities may be exacerbated for racially minoritized females. Methods Multivariate logistic regression and interaction effects were employed to analyze longitudinal data from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on 12,128 JIC who reported SU in the past 6 months. The main and interaction effects of race and gender on the odds of having a history of reporting a referral to SUD assessment were tested. The primary outcome variable was a self-reported measure of a youth’s history of being referred to service. The control variables included substance type, household income, current SU problems, history of mental health problems, number of misdemeanors, risk to recidivate, and age at first offense. Results There were no significant differences in the likelihood of having a history of reporting being referred to SUD assessment between White females, White males, and Latinx females. However, Black females (AOR = 0.62), Latinx males (AOR = 0.71), and Black males (AOR = 0.65) were significantly less likely to self-report having a history of being referred than White males. Black females were 34% likely to report a history of being referred as White males and females. Conclusion In this sample, Black females who use substances were substantially less likely to self-report being referred to SUD screening. According to officials, FLDJJ has solid process to ensure referrals are made. Therefore, the results are likely to be due to external factors and alternative explanations. Community leaders and stakeholders may consider culturally relevant and gender-sensitive programs to expand access to services for minoritized adolescents in their communities, schools, and other institutions.

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Substance use screening and rates of treatment referral among justice-involved youth

Cited by 10 publications

References 26 publications

Evaluating the Clinical Utility of the MAYSI-2 Among African American Male Juvenile Offenders

Evaluating the Clinical Utility of the MAYSI-2 Among African American Male Juvenile Offenders

Developing a Smartphone-Based Adjunct Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Use Among Juvenile Justice-Involved Adolescents: Protocol for a Multiphase Study

Black girls and referrals: racial and gender disparities in self-reported referral to substance use disorder assessment among justice-involved children

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