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National Center for Special Education Research, 2016
A large proportion of youth in the juvenile justice system have disabilities (U.S. Department of Education, 2014). Research indicates that the prevalence of youth with disabilities in these settings is four to five times greater than the prevalence of youth with disabilities in public schools. Juvenile justice facilities often face challenges for…
Descriptors: Juvenile Justice, Delinquency, Disabilities, Youth
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Chamberlain, Patricia; Leve, Leslie D.; Smith, Dana K. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
Transition into middle school presents complex challenges, including exposure to a larger peer group, increased expectations for time management and self-monitoring, renegotiation of rules with parents, and pubertal changes. For children in foster care, this transition is complicated by their maltreatment histories, living situation changes, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Substance Abuse, Intervention, Sexual Abuse