Description
For sample children 4-17 who stayed overnight or longer in a facility for their difficulties with emotions, concentration, or behavior during the past 6 months, DIFOVNTJAIL reports if the facility was any type of juvenile detention center, prison, or jail.
DIFOVNTJAIL is part of a series of variables initiated in 2010 child mental health service supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
