Table 1 Descriptive Statistics (n = 3,278)

Dependent variables

 Experiencing mental health issues during incarceration

68.55%

Independent variables

 Admitted into a facility during the pandemic

10.16%

 History of Anger/Irritability

69.80%

 History of Depression/Anxiety

43.84%

 Underage drinking before admission

44.30%

 Substance misuse before admission

77.67%

 History of being a victim of neglect

15.25%

 Sexually abused by someone outside the family

6.13%

 Sexually abused by a family member

4.76%

 Witnessed a family member killed as a result of violence

2.17%

 Witnessed violence in a foster home

3.60%

 Witnessed violence at home

25.32%

 Physically abuse by a family member

4.27%

 Physically abused in a foster home

1.77%

 Physically abused in any relationship

18.91%

 Experienced suicidal ideation before admission

20.23%

 Lack of parental support during incarceration

5.06%

Control variables

 Age

13.71

1.90

5.75

18.00

 White

27.97%

 Black

60.04%

 Latinx

11.99%

 Female

13.06%

 Male

86.94%