Drug TreatmentCultural Adaptation of Drug Treatment for DJJ Youth

For Focus Groups and Interviews:

Black JIY Participants:

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1) Between the ages of 13-17; 2) identify as Black or African American; and 3) on community probation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Will be excluded if they do not have parental consent to participate.

For Focus Groups and Interviews:

Adult Participants

Inclusion Criteria:

• A guardian of JIY
• An advocate (someone who supports change and reform in the justice community) for Black JIY.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Will be excluded if they do not provide consent to participate.

For pilot feasibility study:

Black JIY Participants:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between the ages of 13 and 17
• Identify as Black or African American
• Be on community probation
• Meet criteria for alcohol, cannabis, or other drug misuse as defined by the DSM 5
• Be experiencing at least 1 problem related to AOD;
• The frequency of AOD must be weekly use over a 3-month period

Exclusion Criteria:

• Will be excluded if they do not have parental consent to participate
• Parole violation