Research at a Glance: Overrepresentation of Persons with Mental Health and Cognitive Functioning Issues in the Criminal Justice System (CJS)

Young people are highly aware of the relationship between mental health, addiction, and crime. Youth agree that the Criminal Justice System (CJS) must take a more active role to address mental health issues through programming and services both within and connected to the CJS.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:36 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:36 (UTC)
contact_email OG-GO@justice.gc.ca
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title_fr Recherche en un coup d’oeil: Surreprésentation des personnes ayant des troubles de santé mentale et cognitifs dans le système de justice pénale (SJP)
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