31. Medical Homes for Detained Youth

Abstract

Youth in the juvenile justice system are a unique population with complex and varied health needs. Many have undiagnosed or poorly managed health conditions and often lack primary care physicians or medical homes. While guidelines stress the need for continuity of care during and after admission to the juvenile justice system, to our knowledge, no current program exists for transitioning care for detained youth. We conducted a three part needs assessment including detainee and guardian surveys, focus groups, and community asset mapping.