Discussion: The Legal System
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Bottom of FormResearch has supported the idea that children and adolescents who have been involved in the legal system will have or already have developed a mental disorder precipitating or following their involvement in the legal system. What is the importance of exploring the impact of the legal system on behavioral and mental health development?
Article: Child Development, Children's Mental Health and the Juvenile Justice System - Standford Law and Policy Review By David E. Arredondo M.D. Forensic Psychiatrist: Child, Adult and Family, Consultant, Public Speaker, Expert.
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