______ cases involve youth who have been harmed or neglected by their parents.

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The term "dependency" is used in juvenile court to refer to cases where youth have been harmed or neglected by their parents or caregivers. This can include cases of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other forms of mistreatment. In these cases, the court may remove the youth from their home and place them in foster care or other alternative living arrangements. Delinquent acts and status offenses refer to behaviors that are considered illegal or inappropriate for youth but are not necessarily related to parental harm or neglect. Crimes are illegal acts committed by anyone, regardless of age or family circumstances.

______ Cases Involve Youth Who Have Been Harmed or Neglected