Mental Health Difficulties in the Youth Justice Population: Learning from the first six months of the IVY project

In this paper, IVY Psychologist Leanne Gregory considers a marginalised group in our society – young people with severe psychological and mental health difficulties who present a risk of serious harm to others.  Their needs will be examined along with what we can do to support them.  Gaps in social work and health services will be highlighted and ways to address these issues discussed.