The young offender

Nicol, Rory

doi:10.1097/00001504-199911000-00014

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“…In addition to oppositional/conduct disorders, high rates of comorbidity have been established with substance misuse, depressive, post traumatic stress, and attention deficit‐hyperactivity disorders (Bailey, Thornton, & Weaver, 1994; Cauffman, Felman, Waterman, & Steiner, 1998; Nicol, 1999; Carrion & Steiner, 2000; Ireland, 2000a; Papageorgiou & Vostanis, 2000; Pliszka, Sherman, Barrow, & Irick, 2000). The underlying lifestyle and associated factors places these young people at risk of several physical health problems, such as sexually transmitted diseases, lower body mass index, accidents, or early pregnancy among females (Bardone et al, 1998).…”

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Primary Mental Health Workers within Youth Offending Teams: a new service model

Callaghan

Pace

Young

et al. 2003

Journal of Adolescence

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Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs) have been deployed to address the mental health needs of young offenders referred to Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) in two UK areas. The mental health characteristics of 60 young people consecutively referred to these PMHWs, the assessment outcome and interventions offered, are described. In addition to the anticipated concerns about oppositional/aggressive behaviour, young people were referred for a range of mental health problems. There were high levels of emotional problems, self‐harm, peer and family relationships difficulties, and school non‐attendance. PMHWs offered a range of direct interventions, as well as consultation to YOT staff. The service findings indicate the usefulness of such an inter‐agency model in strengthening the links between specialist CAMHS and YOTs, and providing an accessible, responsive and effective service to a needy group of young people.

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Primary Mental Health Workers within Youth Offending Teams: a new service model

Callaghan

Pace

Young

et al. 2003

Journal of Adolescence

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“…2000). Studies in the UK also suggest that these needs remain largely unmet by specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHSs), which have not been sufficiently accessible or responsive to meet the needs of young offenders as they move through the Youth Justice System (YJS; Hagell & Newburn 1996, Kurtz et al . 1997, 1998, Nicol 1999).…”

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Mental health support for youth offending teams: a qualitative study

Callaghan

Young

Pace

et al. 2003

Health &Amp; Social Care in the Community

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The objective of the present study was to examine the views of professionals working in youth offending teams (YOTs) on a new model for providing mental health service support within the context of an interagency setting. Focus groups were used and data were analysed according to the constant comparative method. The setting consisted of two YOTs, one in an inner-city area and the other in a rural/semi-urban area, where primary mental health workers operate at the interface between YOTs and the specialist child and adolescent mental health services. Seventeen YOT professionals participated in four focus groups. Four themes were identified: previous experiences of specialist mental health services; issues of interagency working; the role of the primary mental health worker within the YOT; and recommendations for the future. Overall, the clinical component of the role (assessment and intervention), and the accessibility and responsiveness of the mental health staff were consistently valued, while there were mixed responses on role definitions within the team, consultation and training. It is concluded that mental health service provision through primary mental health workers is a useful model for interagency partnerships for high-risk client groups with multiple and complex mental health needs.

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The young offender

Cited by 2 publications

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Primary Mental Health Workers within Youth Offending Teams: a new service model

Primary Mental Health Workers within Youth Offending Teams: a new service model

Mental health support for youth offending teams: a qualitative study

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