Unseen and Unheard: Mental Health Challenges for Justice-Involved Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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dc.contributor.authorGrewal, Jessica
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-30T20:08:17Z
dc.date.available2025-09-30T20:08:17Z
dc.date.issued2025-08-01
dc.description.abstractJustice-involved youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) face significant barriers in accessing adequate mental health care. Despite their heightened vulnerability, research on their experiences—particularly regarding access to meaningful mental health services—remains limited. This literature review examines existing research on the intersection of justice system involvement, I/DD, and mental health care, highlighting systemic challenges that contribute to ongoing cycles of disadvantage. Key themes include the underidentification of I/DD within the justice system, gaps in appropriate mental health interventions, and structural barriers to equitable care. By synthesizing current findings, this review aims to identify critical gaps in the literature and underscore the need for more targeted research and policy development. Addressing these issues is essential to improving mental health outcomes for this population and promoting more just, inclusive systems of care.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/4742
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectintellectual disability
dc.subjectdevelopmental disabilities
dc.subjectjustice involved
dc.subjectrecidivism
dc.subjectFASD
dc.titleUnseen and Unheard: Mental Health Challenges for Justice-Involved Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling Psychology
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMasters of Counselling
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