A Judicial Guide: Identifying and Serving Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Type:
Guide/Toolkit
Year Published: 2017
Organization:
Coalition for Juvenile Justice
Abstract:
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice published this bench card for family and juvenile court judges as a quick guide about the legal definition of youth homelessness per the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Act and signs of homelessness among youth they encounter in their courtrooms. The bench card provides information about diversion programs and post-disposition and reentry planning as well as other general recommendations when dealing with this youth population.
Number of Pages:
2
Availability:
Available for free download on the CJJ website at:
https://www.juvjustice.org/sites/default/files/resource-files/A%20Judicial%20Guide%20Identifying%20and%20Serving%20Youth%20Experiencing%20Homelessness.pdf
Accession Number:
25733
