Screening for mental health needs of New Zealand youth in secure care facilities using the MAYSI-2.

Published in: Criminal behaviour and mental health : CBMH (2017)

Young people in secure facilities in New Zealand have substantial service needs. Early intervention that engages them in services upon first contact with the youth justice system might help reduce this burden. Further validation of the MAYSI-2 in New Zealand may be warranted because of the unique ethnic make-up of these young offenders. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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