A crisis in Mississippi’s youth court system has been avoided for now. Intervention by two higher courts — one federal, one state — has allowed the youth court system to continue dealing with allegations of juvenile delinquency or child abuse and neglect.
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The creation of specialized courts is a mandate of the Children's Act, but there are currently only three specialized sections.Main Topics: ChildrenRead full article