Breaking the Cycle: Erin Now age 17, Erin’s struggle with substances began early–marijuana at 12 followed by benzodiazepines, cocaine, and eventually fentanyl. Over the past two years, addiction had wound tightly into her daily existence, despite multiple attempts at treatment: three stays at a youth detox facility, an inpatient hospitalization, and months of outpatient therapy….
Tag: Juvenile Court Clinician
Care and Protection
Protecting a Vulnerable Child: Kyle and Sheila Johnson Kyle and Sheila Johnson, both 33, were court ordered to the Juvenile Court Clinic for Care and Protection (C&P) Parenting evaluations after their 17-month-old daughter, Caroline, was found to have fractures in both legs consistent with nonaccidental trauma. The couple was divorcing, and Caroline had been placed…
Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Consultation
The Power of Collaborative Intervention: Julia Julia, 12, was hospitalized at the time of referral to the Juvenile Court Clinic due to suicidal ideation and threatening a family member. The hospital had advised her parents to file a Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Stubborn Childpetition and the Judge asked for a Juvenile Court Clinic Clinician to…
Competency to Stand Trial
Bridging the Gap—Helping a Child Understand the Court Process: Manny Manny, a 14-year-old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), became involved with the Juvenile Court following a domestic assault and battery charge against his mother. She had contacted police during a violent incident at home in which he became aggressive toward her. When he appeared at…
Massachusetts Alliance of Juvenile Court Clinics (MAJCC) 