Children's vulnerabilities and pathways to conflict with the law: Insights from Swatantra Clinic, a specialised mental health service at a tertiary care centre in India.
Asian J Psychiatr
; 96: 104048, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38677051
ABSTRACT
'Swatantra-Clinic' at NIMHANS, India, provides mental healthcare to vulnerable children. This study describes the clinical profile, vulnerability and protective factors of 77 adolescents in conflict with the law (CICL). 90.9â¯% (n=70) reported Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), 58.4â¯% (n=45) had school-related difficulties, 68.9â¯% (n=53) reported child labour experiences, 64.9â¯% (n=50) had deviant peer associations, and 40â¯% (n=31) experimented with substance use. Despite vulnerabilities, 72.7â¯%(n=56) had a positive future orientation, 45.5â¯% (n=35) had supportive caregivers and exhibited prosocial skills. only 12â¯% (n=9) followed up on recommendations, highlighting the need for collaborative and transdisciplinary care to promote CICL rehabilitation and community integration.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tertiary Care Centers
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Mental Health Services
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Asian J Psychiatr
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Netherlands