Information About the Juvenile Justice System

Guide to the Juvenile Justice System Human service workers, family members and others who care for juveniles with intellectual disabilities need to know how the juvenile justice system works if they are going to help those children who become involved with the system. The materials in this section explain the system and point out the places where caregivers and family members can intervene on behalf of those in their care.

Power Point Presentation with Speaker Notes

A Guide to the Juvenile Justice System- The Juvenile Justice System is very complex and serves many children with disabilities. Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention staff joined PIJ staff and others in preparing this power point presentation, designed to simplify the system for parents and caregivers of children who may become involved in the juvenile justice system.. Detailed speaker notes are included to assist presenters.

Accompanying Handouts

Juvenile Justice Flow Chart- This document attempts to show the steps one takes as one moves through the juvenile justice process.

A Glossary of Juvenile Justice Terms

Brochure for Parents (under construction)

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