In This Issue

Introduction

An overview of the issues pertaining to Mental Health and Juvenile Justice

In the Abstract

Synopses of health policy research.

Who Knows

An interview with Dr. Gail Wasserman, professor of Clinical Psychology in Child Psychiatry, Columbia University, and director of the Center for the Promotion of Mental Health in Juvenile Justice, New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University.

What Works

Approaches to Mental Health Care Services Delivery

On the Horizon

Medicaid Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) option, also known as "Katie Beckett" waivers.

Digging Deeper

Helpful resources for further research.

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