The Consensus Project focuses on the involvement of adults with mental illness in the criminal justice system. The project recognizes that issues related to mental illness and the juvenile justice system are no less serious and in need of policymakers' attention, but does not address these issues due to limited resources and the distinct nature of the age populations and systems. The project recognizes the important work being done by others to address issues of mental illness in the juvenile justice system.

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