Young offenders missing out on care.

Australian Doctor,  December, 2006  

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By Gabrielle Babbington

MANY young offenders are affected by serious health conditions, including mental illness and sexually transmitted infections, a survey finds.

Among community-based young people in the NSW juvenile justice system, 40% had severe psychological or psychiatric symptoms and one-quarter had a substance abuse disorder, according to a report prepared by the NSW Department of Juvenile Justice, the University of Sydney and NSW Health Justice Division.

The survey of 802 young people, who were on community orders, also found 15% had a sexually transmitted ...

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