MAR 18, 2026

New IBR Publication Examines Substance Use Among Justice-Involved Youth

Young people who enter the juvenile justice system often carry more than a legal charge — many are navigating substance use, unstable environments, and limited access to consistent support.

A newly published article from the Institute of Behavioral Research at TCU, appearing in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Use, explores patterns of substance use among justice-involved youth and the broader contexts that shape those behaviors.