Modules

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Please read the Introduction to the Online Tutorial before proceeding to Module 1.

Module 1 provides an overview of the juvenile justice, mental health, and substance abuse treatment systems.

Module 2 provides information about mental illness and substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders among youth in the juvenile justice system, and screening and assessment strategies.

Module 3 provides information on effective treatment strategies for youth who have co-occurring disorders.

Module 4 provides information on effective communication and systems coordination among the juvenile justice, mental health, and substance abuse treatment systems.

The Review located at the end of Module 4 is a way for you to review the main points discussed in this tutorial..

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Module 1: Overview of Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Treatment Systems

Introduction

1. The Juvenile Justice System
   1. Responsibilities of the Juvenile Justice System
   2. Referral to the Juvenile Justice System
   3. Exercise: Juvenile Justice System
2. The Mental Health Treatment System
   1. Philosophy of the Mental Health System
   2. Entering the Mental Health Treatment System
   3. Providers in the Mental Health Treatment System
   4. Assessment in the Mental Health Treatment System
   5. Mental Health Treatment Settings
   6. Treatment Approaches in the Mental Health Treatment System
   7. Psychotropic Medication in the Mental Health Treatment System
   8. Successful Mental Health Treatment Interventions
   9. Exercise: Mental Health Treatment System
3. The Substance Abuse Treatment System
   1. Philosophy of the Substance Abuse Treatment System
   2. Entering the Substance Abuse Treatment System
   3. Providers in the Substance Abuse Treatment System
   4. Assessment in the Substance Abuse Treatment System
   5. Substance Abuse Treatment Settings
   6. Treatment Approaches in the Substance Abuse Treatment System
   7. Psychotropic Medication in the Substance Abuse Treatment System
   8. Successful Substance Abuse Treatment Interventions
   9. Exercise: Substance Abuse Treatment System
4. Juvenile Justice Treatment Planning Chart
5. Importance of Families
   1. Principles of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
   2. Statement on Policies of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
   3. Barriers to Families' Involvement in the Juvenile Justice System
   4. What Families Need
   5. Exercise: Family Involvement and Needs
6. Related Systems
   1. Schools and Special Education
   2. Exercise: Schools and Special Education
   3. Child Welfare Placement
   4. Exercise: Child Welfare Placement
7. Critical Cross-Cutting Issues
   1. Female Offenders
   2. Exercise: Female Offenders
   3. Cultural Issues
   4. Exercise: Culturally Competent Treatment Systems
   5. Sexual Identity
   6. Exercise: Sexual Identity

Summary

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Module 2: Screening and Assessment

Introduction

1. Mental Health, Substance Use, and Co-occurring Disorders
   1. Mental Health Disorders Among Youth Involved with Juvenile Justice
   2. Substance Use Disorders Among Youth Involved with Juvenile Justice
   3. Co-occurring Disorders Among Youth Involved with Juvenile Justice
2. Introduction to Screening and Assessment in the Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
   1. Screening and Assessment in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
   2. Screening and Assessment in Juvenile Justice System
   3. Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Juvenile Justice Collaboration
3. Juvenile Justice System Assessments
   1. Juvenile Justice History
   2. Juvenile Justice Risk Assessment
   3. Juvenile Justice Needs Assessment
   4. Reassessment
   5. Critical Juvenile Justice Information for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Providers
4. Screening for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Juvenile Justice System
   1. When Should Screening Occur?
   2. Key Areas in Mental Health Screening
   3. Key Areas in Substance Abuse Screening
   4. The ABC Screening Model for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Symptoms
   5. Screening for Co-occurring Disorders
   6. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Screening Tools Used in the Juvenile Justice System
5. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments in the Juvenile Justice System
   1. Mental Health Assessment
   2. Substance Abuse Assessment
   3. Drug Testing
   4. Strength-Focused Assessment
   5. Culturally Sensitive Assessment
   6. Assessment of Co-occurring Disorders
   7. Important Questions When Choosing Assessment Tools for Co-occurring Disorders
6. Standardized Screening and Assessment Instruments
   1. Mental Health Measures
   2. Substance Abuse Measures
   3. Instruments That Measure Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
   4. Functional Assessment
7. Special Issues
   1. Self-Report Information
   2. Clarification of the Diagnosis
8. Collaborative Models of Screening and Assessment

Summary

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Module 3: Treatment Strategies

Introduction

1. Risk Factors and Multisystematic Treatment Strategies
   1. Risk Factors to Address in Treating Co-occurring Disorders
   2. Multisystemic Approach
2. Traditional Mental Health Interventions
   1. Traditional Mental Health Interventions
   2. Psychopharmacological Intervention
3. Traditional Substance Abuse Treatment Interventions
   1. 12-Step Programs
   2. Therapeutic Communities
4. Emerging Treatment Approaches for Youth with Co-occurring Disorders
   1. Cognitive-Behavioral Skills-Based Interventions
   2. Motivational Enhancement Approaches
   3. Community-Based Interventions
   4. Family-Focused Approaches
5. Special Issues for Treating Youth with Co-occurring Disorders
   1. Potential Barriers to Treatment
   2. Characteristics That Complicate Treatment
   3. Complications in Using Psychotropic Medication
   4. Differing Views of Relapse
   5. Critical Treatment Issues
6. Management Strategies/Treatment Engagement
   1. Strategies to Engage Youth and Their Families in Treatment
   2. Continual Reinforcement to Stay in Treatment
   3. Responding to Problems in Complying with Treatment

Summary

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Module 4: Coordinating and Integrating Systems

Introduction

1. Ensuring Continuity of Care
   1. Establishment of Community-Based Linkages
   2. Development of Pre-Release Plans
   3. Aftercare or Continuing Care Services
   4. Juvenile Justice Supervision
   5. Effective Communication from Juvenile Justice
   6. Coordinated Case Management
2. Sharing Confidential Treatment Information
   1. Laws and Regulations
   2. Written Consent to Disclose Confidential Information
   3. Differences Between General and Juvenile Justice Release
3. Sharing Criminal Records and Information with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals
   1. Critical Juvenile Justice Information for Treatment Providers
   2. Court Orders
4. Developing Interagency Agreements
   1. Release of Confidential Information
   2. Roles of Each System
   3. Developing Interagency Agreements
5. Interagency Communication
   1. Providing a Consistent Message
   2. Facilitating Communication Across Systems
   3. Addressing Resource Problems
6. Strategic Planning
   1. Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis (SWOT Analysis)
   2. Exercise: SWOT Analysis
7. Developing Action Plans

Summary

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Review