Special Education Advocacy for Children in the Delinquency and Criminal Systems
University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic - 050008
Abstract Number: 050008
April 2005
The Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law is engaged in Special Education Advocacy for Children within the delinquency and criminal justice systems to meet the monumental needs of special education children. Many public defenders and court-appointed attorneys representing low-income clients within such systems often have large caseloads and are unable to adequately investigate and/or take legal action in certain delinquency and criminal cases. In addition, resources for children and young adult rehabilitation centers within many incarceration facilities are lacking or entirely non-existent. With the availability of attorneys' fees at market rates for parties prevailing against the school system in special education matters under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, organizers working in support of under-represented populations facing incarceration can train attorneys in special education law and practice, and build and fund an army of advocates to fight for much-needed educational services.
Below, is a manual produced by the clinic that provides an explanation of special education law as well as parallel advocacy approach, to of seeking education remedies for delinquency and criminal change clients.
Contact Information:
Joseph B. Tulman UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW 38/207 Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 274-7317 FAX: (202) 274-5583
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