Stemming the Tide: Diverting Youth with Mental Health Conditions from the Illinois Juvenile Justice System

Stemming the Tide: Diverting Youth with Mental Health Conditions from the Illinois Juvenile Justice System

The Illinois Mental Health Opportunities for Youth Diversion Task Force was created to identify and recommend diversion programs that will help treat youth with mental health conditions in the community and avoid initial or further involvement in the justice system.

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