R E S O U R C E    K I T

Improving Services for Youth with Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance
Use Disorders Involved with the Juvenile Justice System

This Resource Kit was prepared by the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice of Policy Research Associates, Inc. through a contract from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views, opinions, and content contained herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA or Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The compilation of resources contained in the Resource Kit is not all-inclusive, and the inclusion of any non-Federal materials does not constitute an endorsement by SAMHSA or DHHS.

This Resource Kit contains information under the following headings:

General
Screening and Assessment
Treatment
Special Issues
Diversion
Re-entry
Related Topics

Each of the sections includes the following information in the specified formats:

An OVERVIEW and review of the topic or issue - Adobe PDF's
A small number of key, critical READINGS - Adobe PDF's
RESOURCES for further information and assistance - Internet Links
A set of annotated REFERENCES for additional information - Adobe PDF's

In addition, there is an appendix that provides a list of relevant national organizations.

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