Students with Disabilities & the Juvenile Justice System: What Parents Need to Know
Topic
Juvenile Justice Services
Publisher
Pacer
Format/Length
Handout (PDF) - 16 pages
Audience
Parents
Age of Child
All
Topic
Juvenile Justice Services
Publisher
Pacer
Format/Length
Handout (PDF) - 16 pages
Audience
Parents
Age of Child
All
Description
Youth with disabilities are at a higher risk for involvement in the juvenile justice system. Why is this true, and what should parents and caregivers know about this issue? This series of five briefs answers these questions and provides parents with steps for protecting their children's rights in both the education and the court systems.
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