A(n)______________________ is appointed by the court and advocates on behalf of the youth's best interest,especially in abuse,neglect,and dependency cases.

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A guardian ad litem is appointed by the court specifically to represent the best interests of a child in cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency. A defense attorney is focused on advocating for their client, who may or may not be a youth, but not necessarily specifically for the youth's best interests. Court-appointed counsel may also be appointed to a youth in a legal case, but their role may be more focused on representing the youth's legal interests rather than their best interests overall. Ombudsmen are typically appointed to investigate and resolve complaints or conflicts, but are not specifically focused on advocating for youth in legal cases.

A(n)______________________ Is Appointed by the Court and Advocates on Behalf