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  • Title: An overview of forensic psychiatric care of the adolescent.
    Author: McCrone S, Shelton D.
    Journal: Issues Ment Health Nurs; 2001 Mar; 22(2):125-35. PubMed ID: 11885217.
    Abstract:
    The field of forensic psychiatric nursing is a relatively recent addition to the specialty of psychiatric nursing. This paper provides an overview of forensic psychiatric care of adolescent patients. It describes the juvenile justice system, identifies various theoretical models useful for understanding youthful offenders, and explores risk and protective factors. Psychiatric comorbidities and treatment considerations also are presented.
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