In Psychopathology in Juvenile Delinquents , after a short presentation of the juvenile justic e systems, the authors provide a global overview of t he main mental health disorders usually diagnosed in the population of juvenile delinquents , with a specific focus on Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities and M ood and Anxiety Disorders. A developmental psychopathology perspective is used and specific at tention has been given to gender and ethnic / minority issues. The aim of this overview is to cla rify through integration of theory and research in this field, the possible link between mental disord ers and delinquent behavior of youth and therefore, present some pathways to delinquency thr ough psychopathology. Moreover, mental health services needed in juvenile justice are desc ribed and detailed recommendations are given for the prevention strategies and the social polici es needed to be developed. The final objective of the book is to propose a direction western societie s could turn to in order to face the multifaceted phenomenon of juvenile delinquency.