Racial Disparities: An Analysis of Three Decision Points in Iowa’s Juvenile Justice System, 2021

(2021) Racial Disparities: An Analysis of Three Decision Points in Iowa’s Juvenile Justice System, 2021. Human Rights, Department of

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Abstract

Iowa’s juvenile court is a specialized court that has authority over certain cases involving the lives of children. The most common of these cases are: Child Welfare - Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) cases most typically involve abused, abandoned, or neglected children, and sometimes lead to termination of parental rights. Juvenile Justice - Delinquency cases involve acts that would be considered criminal acts if committed by an adult.

Item Type: Departmental Report
Keywords: Juvenile Justice System, Human Rights, Delinquency
Subjects: Law enforcement and courts
Law enforcement and courts > Juvenile justice and rehabilitation
Social issues and programs
Social issues and programs > Civil and human rights
ID Code: 44011
Deposited By: Margaret Barr
Deposited On: 11 Apr 2023 17:15
Last Modified: 11 Apr 2023 17:15
URI: https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/44011