This report, published by Southwest Key Programs and the Inter-American Institute for Youth Justice at the University of Texas at Austin calls for improved mental health services for youth of color in Texas, particularly those involved in the juvenile justice system. Funded by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, the report describes findings from a symposium with national and local experts, as well as stakeholder focus groups with youth, parents and providers. The study confirmed disparities in access, quality of treatment and aftercare for minority youth in the Texas juvenile justice system and provided a set of policy recommendations to address these issues.



Download the free report and supplemental documents here:

Juvenile Justice, Mental Health & Youth of Color: A Framework for Action in Texas (PDF, 28 pages)

Public Policy Supplement: State of Texas Agency Mental Health-Related Juvenile Justice Policies, Management Standards, & Memoranda of Understanding (PDF, 16 pages)

Complete List of State Agency Documents Submitted for Review (EXCEL, 101 pages)

List of Expert Panelists - Symposium on Juvi Justice, Mental Health and Youth of Color (PDF)