ABSTRACT
Young people that are engaged with the juvenile justice and/or out-of-home (foster) care systems are often from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds and have a disability, and therefore are involved with multiple systems of support. Students with complex needs such as these may transition in and out of their home schools from juvenile justice, as well as frequently changing schools due to foster home placement changes. This chapter highlights the groups of students having individual hurdles to overcome and unique support needs, as many young people are involved in two or more of the situations. It offers a holistic view of the at-risk youth and makes research-based suggestions of how to support them using the multi-tiered culturally responsive system of support. The chapter describes interventions that are specific to the populations. It also highlights the importance of asking staff where their professional development needs lie and supporting them in providing equity pedagogy to all of their students.
