Crossover youth:
an analysis of the interaction between the child protection and youth justice systems in the portguese socio-legal context
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14420054Keywords:
Jovens em Crossover, Proteção Infantil, Justiça Juvenil, Interação entre SistemasAbstract
In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in interest in understanding the vulnerabilities and different developmental pathways of young people involved simultaneously in both systems. Professionals and researchers have long recognised that crossover youth face significant risks related to mental health issues, substance abuse, academic and interpersonal difficulties, but also early involvement in juvenile justice, the commission of more violent crimes, a higher rate of recidivism, and facing longer detentions and sentences, thus contributing to the propensity to commit crimes. These young people are often exposed to multiple overlapping and interacting risk factors, further exacerbating their vulnerabilities and creating a difficult cycle to break. In addition to this, there is also a call for urgent preventive interventions, implemented collaboratively, aimed at mitigating the social vulnerability of these young people, emphasising the importance of effective integration between the juvenile justice system and child protection services. It is imperative that these interventions are developed by multidisciplinary teams that can holistically address the diverse needs of these young people. Furthermore, it is important that the adopted strategies are continuous and adaptable, to ensure that they provide long-term support and help to develop resilience in the young people. Based on a theoretical literature review, this article aims primarily to understand the characteristics and dynamics of crossover youth, while also proposing to be a theoretical basis for future research on the topic. This study intends to provide a comprehensive and detailed overview of the challenges and needs of crossover youth, promoting the discussion on practices and policies that can improve their life outcomes.
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