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. 2018 Jan/Mar;41(1):55-63.
doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000172.

Families and the Juvenile Justice System: Considerations for Family-Based Interventions

Bita Amani  1 , Norweeta G Milburn, Susana Lopez, Angela Young-Brinn, Lourdes Castro, Alex Lee, Eraka Bath
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Families and the Juvenile Justice System: Considerations for Family-Based Interventions

Bita Amani et al. Fam Community Health. 2018 Jan/Mar.

Abstract

We conducted focus groups with defense lawyers, clinicians, and education advocates to gather their perspectives on families' experiences with the juvenile justice system. Our quantitative descriptive analysis identified a range of themes such as discussions about the poor treatment of families as well as recommendations for a shifting of power to families. These perspectives may provide insights about the context in which families are expected to participate in interventions, meet probationary demands, and provide for their youth's well-being. The results support evidence gathered from families about the impact of youth incarceration on their lives and has implications for practitioners and researchers working with families whose youth have been incarcerated.

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