The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation
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J Head Trauma Rehabil · May 2012
Self-reported traumatic brain injury and postconcussion symptoms in incarcerated youth.
To determine the prevalence rate of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in incarcerated youth and whether frequency and severity of TBI are associated with postconcussion symptoms (PCS), violent offending behaviors, age of first conviction, and substance abuse. ⋯ Findings indicate a need to account for TBI in offender populations in managing care needs, which may contribute to reduction in offending behaviors.