Will the Juvenile Justice System Ever Learn? How Minors with Learning Disabilities Can Find Remedies in Problem-Solving Courts.

Although research suggests a compelling connection between juvenile delinquency and minors with learning disabilities, rarely any action is taken to thwart or prevent the continuation of this trend. This leaves minors with learning disabilities predisposed to a future with a criminal record, and left at the mercy of the juvenile justice system that fails to accommodate them. This Note proposes the nationwide adoption of problem-solving courts that implement screening procedures alongside treatment programs for children with learning disabilities. Without preventative measures and proper handling of these minors, the rise of recidivism rates, stigmatization, and the deficiency of treatment are inevitable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]