Jail and Juvenile Justice
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Student's Right to Special Education in Juvenile Detention
Introduction to the publication
This publication provides information about youth rights to special education while in juvenile detention.
Here, the term ‘juvenile detention facilities’ refers to county juvenile halls, youth correctional facilities, and juvenile camps. The term ‘court schools’ refers to the schools within those facilities.
This publication provides general legal information. If you have questions or concerns please contact Disability Rights California. Disability Rights California’s intake line is provided at the end of this document.
Report on Inspection of the Sacramento County Jail
DRC inspected the Sacramento jail. This pub tells you in detail what we found. We found the jail abuses people with disabilities. We also found it neglects them. We give ideas for fixing the problems in the jail.
Report on Inspection of the San Diego Juvenile Detention Facilities
DRC inspected San Diego’s juvenile halls. This pub tells you in detail what we found. We found they abuse youth with disabilities. We also found it neglects them. We give ideas for fixing the problems.
Report on Inspection of the Santa Barbara County Jail
DRC inspected the Santa Barbara jail. This pub tells you in detail what we found. We found the jail neglects people with disabilities. We give ideas for fixing the problems in the jail.
Report on San Francisco Youth Guidance Center
DRC inspected San Francisco’s Youth Guidance Center. This pub tells you in detail what we found. We found they put youth with disabilities in room confinement. They keep them there too long and without due process. We give ideas for fixing the problem.