Improving Services for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
TheProject
This research project aims to identify barriers to accessing services for youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act in Québec (LSJPA) and to contribute to the development of mental health practice standards in youth protection
Youth involved in the juvenile justice system have greater needs for general health, addiction, and mental health services than youth in the general population. They also face more significant challenges than their peers as they transition into adulthood, including personal, academic, and professional difficulties, as well as higher rates of homelessness.
Ourobjectives
This project aims to answer three research questions:
What are the needs in overall health, addiction, and mental health for youth in the juvenile justice system in Quebec?
What supports and service gaps do youth in the juvenile justice system encounter?
What clinical and organisational improvements should be made to the currently services provided?
Our Research Activities
Phase 1
Creation of an evidence-based database system
Phase 2
Compilation of practice narratives on the application of practice standards.
Discussion groups with youth workers.
Phase 3
Interviews with youth with lived experience.
Explore the experience and journey narratives with youth in the juvenile justice system.
Phase 4
Production of awareness-raising materials and knowledge mobilization by youth.
Phase 5
Knowledge mobilization on practice standards in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.
Discussion groups.
