January 8, 2013

Georgetown University's Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) has released the second edition of "Addressing the Unmet Educational Needs of Children and Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems." This paper outlines strategies for meeting the complex educational needs of children and youth involved with the juvenile justice and foster care systems. Updated material includes references and guides developed by the National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk (NDTAC).

The paper is available online.

Resources:

Download the NDTAC guides:

• "Providing Individually Tailored Academic and Behavioral Support Services for Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems"
• "Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems Through Interagency Communication and Collaboration"