In today’s climate of increased immigration enforcement, U.S. juvenile justice officials must learn how local immigration policies - or a lack thereof - can seriously and negatively impact the lives of noncitizen youth. This guide, which highlights recent policy changes affecting youth in the juvenile justice system, is a great place to start.
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Noncitizen Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: 2018 Update: A Guide to Juvenile Detention Reform
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