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Child Homicide Investigations

Event Dates
Location
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center

Southbridge , MA

Event Type
Classroom

Law Enforcement Listening Session

Date Published
July 2011
Publication Type
Technical Assistance, Program/Project Description, Instructional Material, Conference Material
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Literature Review: Intersection of Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems

Youths involved in both the juvenile justice system (because of delinquent behavior) and the child welfare system (because of maltreatment ) are often referred to as “dual system” or “dually involved” youth. They share many of the same risk factors and other characteristics as youths involved in just one of these systems; however, this population tends to face a greater number of these risk factors...