Objectives

This study aims to systematically review screening and assessment approaches and therapeutic interventions for young people with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in the youth justice system (YJS).

Method

Five databases were searched (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and PsycINFO) for studies evaluating effectiveness of screening, assessment or interventions, targeting people aged 10–18 years in youth justice with a NDD.

Results

Eighteen peer-reviewed articles (9 screening/assessment; 9 intervention studies) were eligible. More comprehensive assessment appeared to be superior to brief screening for identifying NDDs. Interventions addressed social and emotional wellbeing, educational, employment, language and communication and behavioural outcomes, community engagement, quality of life factors and recidivism. Limited consideration was given to cultural diversity in evaluations of screening, assessment or interventions.

Conclusions

The limited amount of evidence retrieved suggests further research is urgently needed in the provision of culturally competent and holistic screening, assessment and treatment for young people with NDDs in the YJS.

中文翻译：

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青少年司法中的神经发育障碍：筛查、评估和干预的系统评价

目标

本研究旨在系统地审查青少年司法系统 (YJS) 中患有神经发育障碍 (NDD) 的年轻人的筛查和评估方法以及治疗干预措施。

方法

搜索了五个数据库（PubMed、Embase、CINAHL、Web of Science 和 PsycINFO），以研究评估筛查、评估或干预措施的有效性，针对 10-18 岁青少年司法中患有 NDD 的人。

结果

18 篇同行评审文章（9 篇筛查/评估；9 篇干预研究）符合条件。更全面的评估似乎优于简单筛选以识别 NDD。干预措施涉及社会和情感福祉、教育、就业、语言和沟通以及行为结果、社区参与、生活质量因素和累犯。在筛选、评估或干预措施的评估中对文化多样性的考虑有限。

结论

检索到的有限数量的证据表明，迫切需要进一步研究，为 YJS 中患有 NDD 的年轻人提供具有文化能力和整体性的筛查、评估和治疗。