The 22nd Annual Research Conference

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Substance Use and Youth and Family Characteristics on Service Recommendations and Delivery

Room: Salon A-B

Session Number: 29

Presenting: Melissa Whitson; Joy Kaufman

All Authors for this paper: Melissa Whitson; Joy Kaufman

Presentation Type: paper presentation

Synopsis: This study assessed how substance use and demographic variables relate to the amount of mental health, juvenile justice, and total services recommended for and received by youth in a school-based system of care. Results revealed that income, race, and the interaction of gender and youth substance use were significantly related to these system-level indicators. The need to evaluate the referral process within systems of care to ensure that at-risk youth are identified and recommended appropriate services is discussed.

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Session Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Presentation Time: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM