Patterns of Substance Usage in Youth

CC Pro — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:38:00 GMT

The Office Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has published the bulletin "Co-occurrence of Substance Use Behaviors in Youth." The data were gathered from self-reports regarding the usage of alcohol and/or the usage/sale of illegal substances during the previous 30 days. A central finding indicates that youth engaging in "one substance-related behavior" increases the likelihood they will engage in another.

Substance Abuse Strategies for Youthful Offender Reentry

CC Pro — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:53:00 GMT

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), approximately 100,000 youthful offenders are released each year from secure facilities into the community. Of those released, 63% commit a new offense within a year. Substance abuse often plays a significant role in the lives of youth that recidivate. A recent edition of the SAMHSA News published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) spotlights various programs across the country that have made a significant impact in reducing recidivism associated with substance abuse. The Young Offender Reentry Program (YORP) employs three (3) basic principles to enhance the chances of youth in making a successful transition back into society:

Start treatment early
Create a seamless continuum of care
Use a holistic approach

The techniques of obtaining housing, employment, education, and other life skills are also emphasized.

Juvenile Justice Connection : Substance Abuse

Patterns of Substance Usage in Youth

Substance Abuse Strategies for Youthful Offender Reentry