Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America
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Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am · Apr 2006
ReviewTreatment and postrelease rehabilitative programs for juvenile offenders.
The juvenile justice system has become notably aware of the increasing use of postrelease rehabilitative treatment interventions for offenders. In many instances, juvenile justice systems are required to ensure that core treatment needs of youth are met. ⋯ It reviews cognitive-behavioral theoretical models and core postrelease treatment strategies. It presents a review of youth who have specialized needs in light of postrelease practices, describes several model postrelease rehabilitation programs, and reviews outcomes of these programs.