Addressing the Unmet Educational Needs of Children & Youth in the Juvenile Justice & Child Welfare Systems
May 7, 2010 The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform found that youth in the juvenile justice system and youth in foster care received special education services at a higher rate than other students. These youth also tended to have academic and behavioral problems in school. Researchers recommended that liaisons work across systems to help these youth stay connected to school to improve outcomes. They also found that preschool and literacy programs have been shown to improve educational outcomes. Download the Report . . .