NCJ Number
92514
Journal
Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry Volume: 21 Issue: 4 Dated: (July 1982) Pages: 354-360
Date Published
1982
Length
7 pages
Annotation
Violent death by murder, suicide, or accident is a serious mental health problem for adolescents and young adults, particularly behaviorally disordered adolescents and those who are officially and unofficially juvenile delinquents.
Abstract
This paper reviews recent data on the incidence of violent crimes committed by adolescents and discusses the psychiatric implications of violent adolescent behavior. The frequency of violent death as seen in this adolescent population is noted. Adolescent violence is clearly a significant challenge to the mental health professions. A total of 36 references are supplied. (Author abstract modified)