Child in Need of Supervision
/ˈtʃaɪld ɪn nid ʌv ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) A minor who is legally deemed to require adult supervision due to truancy, running away, or other non-criminal behaviors that indicate neglect or lack of care.
The court adjudicated the youth as a child in need of supervision to provide guidance and structure.
Forms
- child in need of supervision
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Commentary
The term typically applies in juvenile court context to address non-criminal behavioral issues, guiding intervention without criminal sanctions.
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