Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Offenders and the Need for Early Intervention

作者：Belcher John R^*

来源：International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2014, 58(1): 27-40.

DOI：10.1177/0306624X12465583

• ADHD
• conduct disorder
• criminal justice
• treatment
• behavior

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be, for some people, a pathway to prison. Intervening at an early age may prevent delinquency. Generally, these interventions consist of a combination of medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family intervention, and educational support. Despite these interventions, some people with ADHD still develop antisocial and criminal behavior. This article examines the link between ADHD and delinquency, and reviews relevant treatments.

• 出版日期2014-1