Children who live and work on the streets are vulnerable to human rights violations in the juvenile justice system and are less likely to be able to defend themselves from abuse once they are within the system, says a report from the Consortium for Street Children. The publication aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the causes and consequences of street children's involvement in criminal justice systems in a wide range of countries. The document includes descriptions of the treatment children receive at different stages of the criminal justice system. It also provides a framework of overarching concepts and recommended approaches to reform, an introduction to international human rights standards and guidelines on how to use them, and practical examples of projects and approaches from around the world.