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National Center for Youth Law vows to protect the rights of children & youth

National Center for Youth Law vows to protect the rights of children & youth

NCYL Executive Director Shakti Belway responds to this week’s election results
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National Center for Youth Law
‘Voting is an act of patriotism’: Why it’s critical that young people use their ballot

‘Voting is an act of patriotism’: Why it’s critical that young people use their ballot

Members of the Youth Advisory Board for NCYL’s Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth (RHEP) on why voting matters
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CDC sounds alarm: ‘School discipline is an urgent public health problem’

CDC sounds alarm: ‘School discipline is an urgent public health problem’

Pair of national studies align with findings of NCYL’s ‘Lost Instruction’ report on California schools
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National Center for Youth Law
Youth Justice Action Month: Young people deserve better

Youth Justice Action Month: Young people deserve better

Young people are still being locked up. Here’s how we’re supporting alternatives that prioritize the well-being of youth and communities.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: The fight for equity continues

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: The fight for equity continues

We must break cycles of violent and dehumanizing policies against Native youth, families and communities
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National Center for Youth Law
Let’s take collective action to end youth suicide

Let’s take collective action to end youth suicide

As National Suicide Prevention Month comes to an end, we must stay vigilant in ensuring youth receive the care and support they need
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National Center for Youth Law
When a Latino community in California helped change the course of American history

When a Latino community in California helped change the course of American history

This Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s vital we celebrate & learn from those who came before us
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Speaking up in Sacramento: Teen reflects on YOUTH Day experience in and around California Capitol

Speaking up in Sacramento: Teen reflects on YOUTH Day experience in and around California Capitol

Sixteen-year-old Adrian Tejeda dives into the importance of overcoming nerves, advocating for improvements — and pacing yourself
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Young people share insights from YOUTH Day at the California Capitol

Young people share insights from YOUTH Day at the California Capitol

This month’s advocacy event allowed 120+ community members to speak directly to state lawmakers. Here are some of their reflections.
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Why we must move away from flawed, punitive systems

Why we must move away from flawed, punitive systems

A look at child welfare history & practices in Illinois, where our new ‘Know Your Rights’ guide aims to help spur efforts for change
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Workers are skipping out on L.A.

Workers are skipping out on L.A.

We must shift focus to prioritize healing, for the sake of youth and the adults whose job is to care for them
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No, we aren’t talking too much about mental health

No, we aren’t talking too much about mental health

A N.Y. Times piece raises questions about youth mental health awareness efforts; the truth is we aren’t talking enough about this topic
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Second season of ‘A Flourishing Start’ is packed with powerful insights

Second season of ‘A Flourishing Start’ is packed with powerful insights

NCYL’s podcast features enlightening discussions around homelessness, playtime, cultural connections — and even the ‘Paletero Man’
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New California law helps youth access the mental health care they need and want

New California law helps youth access the mental health care they need and want

AB 665 goes into effect today, eliminating major barrier to accessing care for youth on Medi-Cal
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LGBTQ+ youth deserve to feel heard, safe and supported

LGBTQ+ youth deserve to feel heard, safe and supported

As Pride Month draws to a close, it’s critical we keep our focus on respecting and protecting youth rights and well-being
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National Center for Youth Law
Students get no summer break from the impacts of AI

Students get no summer break from the impacts of AI

As technology continues to permeate society, a youth-focused forum this week spotlights this critical issue
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National Center for Youth Law
Twelve students, one bombed school: The fight for equality in Tennessee

Twelve students, one bombed school: The fight for equality in Tennessee

How a group of brave students led integration efforts and continues to serve as inspiration as the push for equity continues
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How Juneteenth can help spur a more just society

How Juneteenth can help spur a more just society

Today’s holiday is a reminder of our nation’s troubling racial history — and is also a catalyst for a better future
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CSEC Advisory Board proves the power of lived experience

CSEC Advisory Board proves the power of lived experience

The Board, which welcomed its 4th cohort this summer, provides assistance in combatting the commercial sexual exploitation of children
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From investigation to action: Fighting racial discrimination in Rockford Public Schools

From investigation to action: Fighting racial discrimination in Rockford Public Schools

A ProPublica series highlights NCYL‘s fight to protect students’ rights in Illinois
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The wrong questions we ask about restitution reform

The wrong questions we ask about restitution reform

A new pilot program in Minnesota removes the burden of restitution from youth and promotes restorative justice
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Correcting mistakes: Why we must evolve the way we think about children

Correcting mistakes: Why we must evolve the way we think about children

Shakti Belway, NCYL’s Executive Director, examines how “othering” continues to plague progress ahead of global leader forum in New York…
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The Flores Settlement: Why it’s important, and what the gov‘t is required to do before ending it

The Flores Settlement: Why it’s important, and what the gov‘t is required to do before ending it

A closer look at the 27-year-old pact, which provides vital protections for children in immigration custody, as Biden Admin. takes aim
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Tackling truancy: Students in need of support shouldn’t be sent to court

Tackling truancy: Students in need of support shouldn’t be sent to court

A new report in Texas highlights violations of students’ rights and directs key reforms
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Representation matters: Foster youth deserve to be heard in court

Representation matters: Foster youth deserve to be heard in court

As we celebrate today’s anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Gault, we must ensure all youth have a say in their future
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