Arrests Among High-Risk Youth Following Emergency Department Treatment for an Assault Injury

Introduction Violence is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for youth, with more than 600,000 emergency department visits annually for assault-related injuries. Risk for criminal justice involvement among this population is poorly understood. The objective of this study was to characterize arrests among high-risk, assault-injured, drug-using youth following emergency department treatment. Methods Youth (aged 18–24 years) with past...