Preventing Youth Incarceration: Lessons for Child Health Professionals
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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Laura S Abrams1, Derrick Ruiz2, Kassandra Angel3
1University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Abstract:
Youth diversion programs reduce recidivism and can mitigate toxic stress, trauma, and health inequities associated with juvenile legal system involvement. This article positions diversion as a pediatric prevention strategy, highlighting evidence for its effectiveness, barriers such as racial disparities and net-widening, and best practices grounded in the goals of child health and thriving. The article offers tools to consider cross-sector collaboration, and advocacy, positioning pediatric care as an essential entry point for promoting health among youth with low-level or first-time charges in the juvenile legal system.
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