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Uniform Interstate Juvenile Compact
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A quick definition of Uniform Interstate Juvenile Compact:
The Uniform Interstate Juvenile Compact is an agreement between states that helps take care of kids who are not being properly supervised or who have run away. It makes sure that these kids are sent back to their home state where they can be taken care of properly. This agreement is used all over the United States, but not always in the same way.
A more thorough explanation:
The Uniform Interstate Juvenile Compact (UIJC) is an agreement that governs the treatment of juveniles who are not under proper supervision or control, or who have run away or escaped, and who are likely to endanger their own or others' health, morals, or welfare.
For example, if a juvenile runs away from home in one state and is found in another state, the UIJC allows for the juvenile to be transported back to their home state to ensure their safety and well-being.
The UIJC has been adopted by all states in the United States, although not always in its entirety.