high risk youth

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United States Code

42 U.S.C. § 290BB — for purposes of this section (4 versions over time)

For purposes of this section, the term “high risk youth” means an individual who has not attained the age of 21 years, who is at high risk of becoming, or who has become, a drug abuser or an alcohol abuser, and who—

(1) is identified as a child of a substance abuser;

(2) is a victim of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse;

(3) has dropped out of school;

(4) has become pregnant;

(5) is economically disadvantaged;

(6) has committed a violent or delinquent act;

(7) has experienced mental health problems;

(8) has attempted suicide;

(9) has experienced long-term physical pain due to injury; or

(10) has experienced chronic failure in school.