10 December 2013

Same Old … The experiences of young offenders with mental health needs

Health, Young adults

Open report

What support is available for young people with mental health problems? This report includes interviews with young adults and explains that the way mental health services are commissioned and configured makes it difficult for young people who are offending to get support. According to the report about a quarter of those in custody have a learning disability and two thirds have had a head injury.

Publisher: Young Minds

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