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How Adolescent Brain Science Supports Youth Engagement in Court Hearings and Case Planning

American Bar Association, 2019

Part of the Adolescent Brain Research Toolkit . Provides a basic framework of adolescent brain science, a legal overview of laws relating to youth engagement in case planning and court hearings, and tips for attorneys and judges to engage youths and support their positive development.

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Topic(s): Childhood and Adolescence

Section: Policy and Practice Resources