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The mental health of children and young people who offend

The aim of this paper is to produce an analysis of the needs of young offenders with mental health problems, in the context of existing legislation and keeping in mind current developments such as the Draft Mental Health Bill 2004.

Title: The mental health of children and young people who offend

Last update: 12 May 2005