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Studies show more than half of juveniles in custody
suffer from mental health problems. Nearly a third have attempted
suicide and one in 13 take psychotropic medication, yet these troubled
youths rarely get the treatment they need. In California, many juvenile
halls have become de facto mental health wards without the proper
facilities or trained staff. Few mental health programs for children
will accept those with a history of violence, and California doesn't
have enough locked facilities for seriously disturbed kids. One such
facility in Orange County is built but remains unopened for lack of
money and staff. Adding to the problem are kids in foster home who
are not getting proper mental health care and are typically overmedicated.
Health Dialogues will trace the history and impact of several legislative
initiatives, including one that is giving counties $50 million in
grants to develop viable plans for treatment before, during and after
incarceration.
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Call-In Program:
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
In this live call-in program, listeners from around California join
host Scott Shafer and a panel of experts in a discussion about mental
health care for juveniles in custody.
Guests:
• Dr.
David Arredondo
• Bill
Burke
• Judge
Marta Diaz
• Jack
Wallace
Tune in to KQED public radio or your local public radio station. You can also hear the program live online. To join the discussion, call 800-811-6830.
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6/24/02-7/3/02 7:33 am
Teen Pregnancy Series
KUSP presents a special series examining teen pregnancy in
the Santa Cruz area. What information do teens have, and what
pressures do they face? What influences teens' sexual attitudes
and behavior? You'll hear directly from high school students,
teen mothers, peer counselors, and others in Santa Cruz and
Monterey counties. The series is produced and hosted by KUSP's
Rachel Anne Goodman. Join us starting next week, at 7:33 am,
during NPR's Morning Edition, on KUSP.
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