Despite the copiousness of studies on the risky behaviors of adolescents, we cannot
establish with certainty the leading aspects involved in teens' substance abuse and criminal …

Although adolescents are the primary focus of juvenile justice, a significant number of young
people involved with this system are considered transition age youth (ie, 16–25 years of …

Recently there has been a fundamental shift toward greater federal responsibility for
supporting foster youth during the transition to adulthood. The Fostering Connections to …

Research has demonstrated the employment and earnings benefits accompanying
educational attainment, and the relatively poor educational attainment and economic well …

Youth aging out of the foster care system are at high risk for adult arrests, but providing
extended foster care support during the early years of their transition from adolescence to …

Prior research suggests there is a link between child maltreatment and out of home care and
both adult crime and juvenile delinquency. Using a bevy of administrative data, this article …

Many foster youth do not exit care for a permanency option and remain in foster care until
they age out or are emancipated. Research findings have described the alarming …

Child protection-involved youth face increased risk of criminal justice system contact. Such
“crossover children” experience earlier police involvement and more serious criminal justice …

Childhood adversity is a complex issue with the potential for lasting effects over the
developmental trajectory. Research has confirmed that people who experience significant …

Introduction Young people aging out of the child welfare system face significant barriers to
their transition into adulthood including issues related to housing, employment, education …