A Judicial Guide: Identifying and Serving Youth Experiencing Homelessness
A Judicial Guide: Identifying and Serving Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Type
Guide/Toolkit
Year published
2017
Accession number
25733
Title
A Judicial Guide: Identifying and Serving Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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.
Availability details
Available for free download on the CJJ website at: https://www.juvjustice.org/sites/default/files/resource-files/A%20Judic…