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Foster Care, Permanency, and Risk of Prison Entry

Sarah A. Font, Lawrence M. Berger, Jessie Slepicka, Maria Cancian

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency · 2021 · 20 citations · 76 references

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Abstract

Efforts to reduce incarceration risk for <i>all</i> youth in foster care are needed. Reunified youth may benefit from services and supports currently provided primarily to emancipated youth.

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