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The Overrepresentation Of Youth With Disabilities In The Juvenile Justice System, Keidra Mcgriff
The Overrepresentation Of Youth With Disabilities In The Juvenile Justice System, Keidra Mcgriff
Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice
This paper discusses the contributing factors and effects of youth[VD(1] with disabilities in the juvenile justice system. The disabilities discussed will be those of social, emotional, learning, and behavioral; presenting disconnections between these children, youth, educational system, and juvenile justice system. [VD(2] The juvenile justice system encompasses youth with behavior attributed to their disability that has been criminalized and thereby labeled as a delinquent. A juvenile delinquent is defined as "a minor who…commits anti-social or criminal acts, like vandalism or violence" (Dictionary.com, 2016). Such behavior could be disorderly conduct or temper tantrums that is criminalized as assault or general …
Trauma-Informed Care And The Juvenile Justice System, Sesha Kethineni
Trauma-Informed Care And The Juvenile Justice System, Sesha Kethineni
Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice
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