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Introduction and Overview of Book

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Juvenile Delinquency and Disability

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This chapter provides a brief introduction to the high prevalence of disabilities among juvenile offenders and why it is important for those working in the juvenile justice system to have an understanding of the relationship between delinquency and disability. A sample case of a delinquent with an intellectual disability is provided. This case includes a discussion on how the youth’s disability negatively impacted his ability to respond to court procedures and related interventions, as well as related difficulties experienced by the court when processing the youth in the juvenile court system. The main purpose and overview of the book is also provided.

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    The case descriptions presented throughout this book are based on real cases and events; however, the names and details of the cases have been changed substantially to protect the confidentiality of the youth and families involved.

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    Kristin C. Thompson & Richard J. Morris

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Thompson, K.C., Morris, R.J. (2016). Introduction and Overview of Book. In: Juvenile Delinquency and Disability. Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29343-1_1

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