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
A Judicial Guide: Identifying and Serving Youth Experiencing Homelessness | National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth & Families

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