Linda A. Teplin, PhD, Owen L. Coon Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Division of Psychology, Psycholegal Studies Program

Abbott Hall, Suite 900
710 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312/503-3500

l-teplin@northwestern.edu

Research Projects

Northwestern Juvenile Project:   This is the first comprehensive large-scale longitudinal study of psychiatric disorders and risky behaviors in delinquent youth.  We are studying 1829 youth, recruited in 1995-1998, when they were first detained.  The study examines the development and persistence of psychiatric disorders; patterns of service utilization; and short- and long-term outcomes such as violent perpetration, violent victimization, HIV/AIDS risk and infection, and death.

Northwestern Victimization Project:   This study examines crime victimization among persons with severe mental illnesses who live in the community.  We are examining the prevalence, incidence, patterns, and predictors of crime victimization.