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Exploring child welfare pathways and dual system involvement

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  • Herz, Denise C.
  • Eastman, Andrea Lane
  • Suthar, Himal
  • McCroskey, Jacquelyn

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This study used sequence analysis to explore whether the timing and nature of child protective services (CPS) experiences led to CPS pathways and differential rates of juvenile justice involvement (i.e., dual system involvement).

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  • Herz, Denise C. & Eastman, Andrea Lane & Suthar, Himal & McCroskey, Jacquelyn, 2025. "Exploring child welfare pathways and dual system involvement," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 98(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:98:y:2025:i:c:s0047235225000704
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2025.102421
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