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Introduction

  1. Mental Health, Substance Use, and Co-occurring Disorders
  2. Introduction to Screening and Assessment in the Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
  3. Juvenile Justice System Assessments
  4. Screening for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Juvenile Justice System
  5. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments in the Juvenile Justice System
  6. Standardized Screening and Assessment Instruments
  7. Special Issues
  8. Collaborative Models of Screening and Assessment

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Module 2: Screening and Assessment

5G. Important Questions When Choosing Assessment Tools for Co-occurring Disorders

When choosing screening and assessment strategies for youth involved with juvenile justice who have co-occurring disorders, it is important to keep the following in mind:

  • Is the instrument or the questions on it culturally appropriate?
  • If reading is required, is the reading level appropriate for the population of youth being assessed?
  • What background or training is required to administer the instrument?
  • Who will administer the instrument?
  • Does the length of time required to administer the instrument fit the planned assessment point?

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