Citation

McReynolds LS, Wasserman GA, Fisher P, Lucas CP. Crim. Justice Behav. 2007; 34(6): 830-845.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854807299918

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In the first examination in a juvenile justice setting, associations between the DISC Predictive Scales (DPS) and the Voice Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children in identifying mental health concerns were investigated. Assessment center youth (N = 195) completed computerized versions of both instruments. Psychometric properties and logistic regression estimates for diagnostic clusters were examined, and DPS summary subscales to derive cut points for incarcerated youths were created. DPS consistently identified higher percentages of youths. At the cluster level, there was considerable concordance, with agreement higher for the same diagnostic constructs, even after statistical adjustment. Summary subscale cut points identified ≥ 82% of disordered youths. Given recommendations for universal screening in corrections, the DPS offers advantages over existing screens as a component of mental health assessment.

Language: en