Justice Involved Youth and Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial-View Presentation

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Dr. Kiana Andrew-Treg, an assistant professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Tulane University School of Medicine, gave a presentation titled "Justice Involved Youth and Juvenile Competency" as part of the American Psychiatric Association's Striving for Excellence webinar series. Dr. Andrew-Treg provided a brief history of the juvenile justice system, highlighting key eras and milestones. She explained the concept of competency to stand trial for juveniles, discussing the factors that determine competency and the assessments used to evaluate it. Dr. Andrew-Treg also addressed the issue of developmental immaturity in juveniles and its impact on their ability to participate in legal proceedings. She described the process of competency restoration for juveniles deemed not competent and the possible outcomes in such cases. The presentation emphasized the importance of considering mental illness and its impact on competency in juveniles involved in the justice system. Dr. Andrew-Treg's presentation shed light on the complexities of assessing and evaluating competency in justice-involved youth and highlighted the need for comprehensive approaches to understand and support these individuals.

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Dr. Kiana Andrew-Treg

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Tulane University School of Medicine

Justice Involved Youth

Juvenile Competency

Juvenile Justice System

Competency to Stand Trial

Developmental Immaturity

Mental Illness