14.2 transgender youth in juvenile justice

Transgender youth are overrepresented in the US juvenile justice system. They are entitled to certain legal rights and protections while in state custody, as are all youth in the juvenile justice system. Unfortunately, they are at greater risk for physical, sexual, and emotional abuse than other youth.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 14 Source Type: research