Abstract
An assumption held by the general population, policy makers, and many mental health and juvenile justice professionals is that most youths who commit violent acts are severely mentally disordered and, therefore, require intensive psychiatric services. This assumption is examined in light of the experiences of a specialized program estab lished within New York State that diverted juveniles adjudicated for a violent crime into a mental health setting.
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