Rasha Abi Hana

Black girls and referrals: racial and gender disparities in self-reported referral to substance use disorder assessment among justice-involved children

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 22 December 2022
Originally posted by Rasha Abi Hana - 22 December 2022

Background

There is a higher prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) among justice-involved children (JIC). It is critical to ensure that JIC who report current use are referred for SUD assessment and potentially life-saving treatment services. Prior research suggests that certain minoritised...