2022 Young People in Custody Health Survey (YPICHS) Report

The 2022 Young People in Custody Health Survey (YPICHS) Report provides an up-to-date physical and mental health profile of the youth custodial population in NSW, with data gathered through face-to-face interviews, mental health, and cognitive and language assessments.

The findings of the 2022 Young People in Custody Health Survey Report reiterates that most young people in custody come from highly disadvantaged backgrounds, with many having experienced involvement with the child protection system, intergenerational incarceration, trauma, neglect and abuse. 

Like the previous reports, the current edition will be a valuable resource, detailing the social disadvantage and identifying the support and health and well-being needs of young people in custody in NSW. Results will inform policy development and service delivery enhancements both within Youth Justice NSW and throughout the community.

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Type: Research
Author: Youth Justice NSW
Publication Date: 04 February 2026
Version: 1

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