Crossover Youth: Advocacy Can Change the Trajectory

Youth with histories of abuse or neglect are at increased risk of juvenile justice involvement, particularly when they experience placement instability, unmet behavioral health needs, or educational disruption. This CLE will examine the research on crossover youth, identify early warning indicators, and provide an overview of Tennessee's delinquency process. Participants will explore practical advocacy strategies to prevent unnecessary juvenile justice involvement and support youth who encounter both systems, with particular attention to the role of dependency and neglect attorneys and guardians ad litem in promoting stability, coordinating services, and improving outcomes.

This course is approved for 1.5 general CLE hours.

Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/CW9PQrdyRUaQiTMyaDTCRA