Daquan, a Dual-Status** youth, finds long-term support and success. The Juvenile Court Clinics access critical services for older youth involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. 17-year-old Daquan was coping with PTSD and depression after witnessing domestic violence throughout his childhood. DCF had taken custody of Daquan and his siblings, but Daquan…

Grace*—a successful emergency intervention! The Juvenile Court Clinics fulfill a number of crucial roles, such as providing emergency psychiatric evaluations of children. Grace is a 13-year-old who aimlessly wandered the streets and attempted to break into cars. When approached by a police officer, she became assaultive and required additional police officers to calm her down….