The article explores the critical intersection of mental health and the juvenile justice system within the United States, emphasizing the necessity of addressing mental health issues among juvenile offenders. Beginning with an overview of the juvenile justice system, the introduction underscores the importance of mental health services in the rehabilitation process. The subsequent sections delve
This article delves into the intricate landscape of Mental Health Courts (MHCs) within the United States criminal justice system, employing a formal scientific approach consistent with APA style guidelines. The introduction provides an insightful overview of MHCs, emphasizing their crucial role in addressing mental health concerns within the criminal justice process. The historical context section
This article delves into the pivotal role of mental health considerations within the context of parole and probation in the United States criminal justice system. Beginning with an exploration of the definition and significance of parole and probation, the article navigates through the multifaceted landscape of mental health assessment in these processes. It elucidates the
This article explores the pivotal role of mental health services within the corrections system in the United States. The introduction establishes the critical context by emphasizing the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice process, underlining the significance of addressing mental health issues in correctional settings. The subsequent sections delve into key aspects, beginning
Mental illness and the death penalty have been a controversial topic for decades. The U.S. Supreme Court has found that such executions are unconstitutional. Although public opinion is somewhat mixed and understudied, national societies such as the American Psychological Association oppose executing the mentally ill. The legal system asks mental health professionals to determine a
The execution of mentally retarded prisoners has been a controversial topic for decades. The U.S. Supreme Court has found, in Atkins v. Virginia (2002), that such executions are unconstitutional; this decision was partially based on the community’s evolving standards of decency. The legal system requires mental health professionals to determine whether a prisoner is mentally
Mental health courts are specialty criminal courts with a separate docket to deal with mentally ill persons, who are disproportionately arrested and incarcerated. Established by local court and criminal justice officials who recognized that traditional prosecution and punishment were not effective deterrents with this population, these courts divert mentally ill defendants into community treatment with
Recently, researchers and juvenile justice administrators have recognized that rates of mental health disorders are remarkably high among adolescent offenders. This finding carries significant implications for policy and practice. Youth justice facilities are mandated to provide necessary mental health treatment to detained adolescent offenders with mental health needs. Furthermore, mental disorders may interfere with youths’
The shared mental model is a term used in industrial and occupational psychology. Within the discipline of sport psychology (SP), a shared mental model is commonly referred to as a shared knowledge state. This is a state in which the knowledge held by each member of a sports team about the upcoming actions of the
Athletes are confronted with a variety of stressors, challenges, and adversities, external (e.g., hostile crowds, referee errors, challenged by an opponent, sport and life balance) and internal (e.g., fatigue, self-doubt, emotional instability), which are characteristic of the training and competition contexts of sport. Some athletes manage these demands or challenges positively, either having a smooth