The racial disparity in the American juvenile justice system impacts the lives of many youth of color. Youth of color constitute 34% of the U.S. population, however, they make up 62% of the youth charged in the juvenile justice system. The cycle of racial inequality and imprisonment are factors influenced by residential segregation and policing practices. Juvenile justice involvement leads to poorer physical and mental health in youth, stymied social outcomes, poorer familial relationships, decreased graduation and employment rates, increased rates in violence, and long‐term negative future outcomes. The article advocates for mental health treatment and family services to be incorporated within incarcerated settings. Clinical strategies and future direction are discussed to begin to combat these various adverse impacts.

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探索种族差异对美国少年司法制度的影响

美国青少年司法系统中的种族差异影响了许多有色人种青年的生活。有色人种占美国人口的34％，但是，他们在少年司法系统中占62％。种族不平等和监禁的周期是受居民隔离和警务实践影响的因素。少年司法介入会导致青年人的身心健康状况较差，社会结局受阻，家庭关系较差，毕业和就业率下降，暴力事件发生率增加以及未来长期负面结果。本文主张将精神健康治疗和家庭服务纳入监禁环境。讨论了临床策略和未来方向，以开始应对这些各种不利影响。