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<p>Compared to their peers, young people in prison show a&#xa0;marked accumulation of biographical and psychosocial stressors, in particular a&#xa0;low level of education and multiple experiences of violence. These stressors are reflected not only in sometimes serious criminal offences, but also in above-average substance use and a&#xa0;significantly increased prevalence of mental health issues and disorders. The article first outlines psychosocial stress factors in connection with physical and mental health problems and then describes healthcare in the juvenile justice system.</p><p>There are hardly any systematic and up-to-date studies on the physical and mental illnesses of incarcerated young people in Germany. The areas of substance abuse and suicidality are exceptions. There is also a&#xa0;lack of large-scale studies on medical and psychological-psychiatric care in juvenile detention. This results in a&#xa0;considerable need for research on the health situation of young prisoners and their care practices. Studies suggest that adequate medical and psychological-psychiatric care in juvenile detention needs more resources.</p>

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Gesundheit von Inhaftierten im Jugendstrafvollzug – Forschungsbefunde und Einblick in die Versorgungspraxis

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    2025年10月30日

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  • Stefan Suhling,
  • Uwe Meinecke

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Compared to their peers, young people in prison show a marked accumulation of biographical and psychosocial stressors, in particular a low level of education and multiple experiences of violence. These stressors are reflected not only in sometimes serious criminal offences, but also in above-average substance use and a significantly increased prevalence of mental health issues and disorders. The article first outlines psychosocial stress factors in connection with physical and mental health problems and then describes healthcare in the juvenile justice system.

There are hardly any systematic and up-to-date studies on the physical and mental illnesses of incarcerated young people in Germany. The areas of substance abuse and suicidality are exceptions. There is also a lack of large-scale studies on medical and psychological-psychiatric care in juvenile detention. This results in a considerable need for research on the health situation of young prisoners and their care practices. Studies suggest that adequate medical and psychological-psychiatric care in juvenile detention needs more resources.