Do suicidal thoughts and behavior persist following juvenile justice involvement?

Kathleen KempMargaret WebbAlyssa VieiraCasey Anne PedersonAnthony Spirito

Published in: Suicide & life-threatening behavior (2021)

Persistence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors beyond initial legal involvement highlights the importance of targeted suicide prevention interventions (beyond screening and referral to treatment) with justice-involved youth, even at first court contact.

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