Lindsey+Glovin

-Jueveniles who are represented by counsel are often represented by less-than-ideal counsel...Many youth do not even know their public defender's name. -Most public defenders who represent juveniles spend very little time with their clients.
 * -Many juveniles waive their right to counsel because no one has sufficiently explained the importance of that right to them.

I believe forensic social workers can play a major role in the empowerment of juveniles. From the examples above, it is clear that the juvenile population is not educated concerning their rights, it is also clear that they cannot advocate for themselves. This is where forensic social workers come in!

Juvenile Justice (and justice for all)**

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