"Special Education and the Juvenile Legal System provides a needed, accessible understanding of the nuanced overlap between the juvenile legal system and special education. This book is a must-have for professionals in both systems so they can meaningfully support juvenile youth with disabilities. As one of the only extant texts that intertwines policy, lived experience, and practical recommendations, there is essential knowledge for every reader of this text." Dr. Meghan Burke , Professor of Special Education, Vanderbilt University "This book is a legally-grounded and vital resource for understanding the disproportionate representation of system-involved youth with disabilities. It sheds light on the urgent need for effective transition planning and supports for youth reentering communities. Strassfeld has written both an accessible and deeply analytical text that is an essential resource for educators, advocates, legal professionals, and policymakers committed to advancing support for youth that are too often overlooked." Dr.

Catherine Voulgarides , Associate Professor of Special Education, City University of New York "Dr. Strassfeld, relying on her expertise as a special education researcher, has crafted an essential book on special education and the juvenile justice system. While clearly explicating the legal issues involved in the school-to-prison pipeline, Dr. Strassfeld deftly connects legal information, real-life experiences, and evidence-based practices in this important book." Dr. Mitchell Yell , Fred and Francis Lester Palmetto Chair in Teacher Education, Special Education, University of South Carolina.