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Youth Law Center

We advocate to transform the foster care and juvenile justice systems across the nation so every child and youth can thrive.

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  • A Just and Loving Future for Black Children

    The world is finally listening to the powerful calls from Black leaders for justice and radical change in our police and criminal justice…
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    Youth Law Center
    Jun 8, 2020
    Breaking News: California Governor signs two YLC-sponsored bills to promote educational…

    Breaking News: California Governor signs two YLC-sponsored bills to promote educational…

    Last week, California’s Governor Newsom signed into law two Youth Law Center-sponsored bills, ensuring improved access to education…
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    Youth Law Center
    Oct 18, 2019
    Pathways to Higher Education

    Pathways to Higher Education

    Frequently Asked Questions, Answered by the Experts
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    Youth Law Center
    Oct 18, 2019
    YLC participates in CAYCJ annual meeting

    YLC participates in CAYCJ annual meeting

    Last week YLC participated in a powerful strategic planning meeting with the California Alliance for Youth and Community Justice (CAYCJ)…
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    Youth Law Center
    Sep 24, 2019

    Breaking News: YLC files federal civil rights lawsuit against San Francisco

    Lawsuit Charges San Francisco with Unlawfully Incarcerating 13-Year-Old African-American Girl Juvenile Probation Department held minor in…
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    Youth Law Center
    Sep 2, 2019
    Release of New Guide for Lawyers and Advocates to Get Youth in the Most Connected Placements and…

    Release of New Guide for Lawyers and Advocates to Get Youth in the Most Connected Placements and…

    by Virginia Corrigan, YLC Staff Attorney, and Jennifer Pokempner, JLC Senior Attorney
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    Youth Law Center
    May 15, 2019
    Carole Shauffer Honored by AACAP

    Carole Shauffer Honored by AACAP

    YLC is thrilled to announce that the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) selected Youth Law Center’s Senior…
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    Youth Law Center
    Nov 20, 2018
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