Abstract
In spite of the evidence suggesting that a relatively large percentage of juvenile offenders have a disability that may affect their ability processing within the juvenile justice system, little advocacy or case law exists which protects the rights of these youth when the courts start determining adjudication status or appropriate consequences following their committing of the illegal acts. Rather, the main protections available to delinquent youth with disabilities are those same protections provided by federal laws for all individuals with disabilities. This chapter discusses case law from adult courts that may be applicable to juvenile delinquents and also reviews the main disability laws that impact juvenile delinquents. Specific laws discussed include the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Thompson, K.C., Morris, R.J. (2016). Disability Law. In: Juvenile Delinquency and Disability. Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29343-1_6
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