This course will focus on the unique issues that arise when juveniles are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Topics will discuss the three pathways a juvenile may be involved in both systems: 1) there is an underlying abuse, neglect, or dependency court case and at a later time, a petition alleging delinquency is filed, 2) there is an underlying delinquency case and at a later time, DSS files a petition alleging the juvenile is abused, neglected, and/or dependent and 3) there is only a delinquency action, and the court in that delinquency proceeding orders the juvenile into the custody of a county department of social services. On the first day, this course will discuss the laws that apply to each of these pathways. On the second day, national experts in the Crossover Youth Practice Model will present information and facilitate interactive discussions on which juveniles in your communities are most impacted by dual systems involvement and leadership roles judges have taken to improve outcomes for these youth.

This course is an elective for Advanced Child Welfare Certification and Advanced Juvenile Justice Certification.