The Effects of Juvenile Justice System Involvement on the Health and Well-Being of Adolescents, Families, and Communities of Color: A Workshop
A workshop will explore how juvenile justice affects the health of youth of color, families, and communities, focusing on prevention and trauma-informed solutions.
Funder: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Due Dates: No current or upcoming deadlines (workshop held September 26, 2019)
Funding Amounts: Not applicable – this is a one-day public workshop, not a funding grant.
Summary: A workshop exploring the impact of juvenile justice system involvement on the health and well-being of youth of color, their families, and communities, focusing on prevention and trauma-informed strategies.
Key Information: Workshop proceedings and recommendations emphasize alternatives to incarceration, trauma-based interventions, and community-level approaches to reduce negative outcomes.
Description
This one-day public workshop, organized by an ad hoc planning committee, examined the relationship between juvenile justice system involvement and health outcomes for adolescents of color, their families, and communities. The workshop focused on strategies to prevent youth incarceration and mitigate its harmful effects, including trauma-based interventions, reinforcement of self-regulation, and addressing community-level factors such as poverty reduction and resource access.
Key topics included youth confinement, adverse childhood experiences, policing practices, and the intersection of mental health and substance use with juvenile justice involvement. The workshop aimed to explore policies and programs that improve outcomes for youth and families affected by the juvenile justice system.
A designated rapporteur prepared proceedings documenting the presentations and discussions, following institutional guidelines.
