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It's time for Maryland to treat kids as kids
It's time for Maryland to treat kids as kids
Opinion: When it comes to criminal justice, Maryland sets a poor example for how it treats children.
Juvenile Law Center is Hiring! | Part-Time Paralegal
Juvenile Law Center is Hiring! | Part-Time Paralegal
Juvenile Law Center advocates for rights, dignity, equity and opportunity for all youth in the family policing (also called the “child welfare” or “dependency” system) and criminal legal systems (also called “juvenile justice” and “criminal justice” systems).
State must still expedite closing Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake | Opinion
State must still expedite closing Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake | Opinion
Moving kids from Lincoln Hills to smaller facilities is a baby step. The real solution is to provide communities with resources that support teens.
Blurred Lines - by Riya Saha Shah - Riya’s Substack
Blurred Lines - by Riya Saha Shah - Riya’s Substack
Childhood to Adulthood in Life and Law
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Philadelphia Starts Ombuds Office for Youth in Residential Facilities | The Imprint
Philadelphia Starts Ombuds Office for Youth in Residential Facilities | The Imprint
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has established an office to investigate the safety concerns of young people sent to group homes, juvenile detention or other residential institutions.
Read PA House Bill 1936
Read PA House Bill 1936
Pursuing Justice Episode 232- featuring Riya Saya Shah
Pursuing Justice Episode 232- featuring Riya Saya Shah
Riya is the C.E.O. of the Juvenile Law Center located in Philadelphia, PA. She leads litigation policy advocacy and amicus efforts to reduce the harm of the juvenile and criminal legal system. She is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law where she was a Civitas Childlaw Fellow....
Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Youth Facilities Found in Compliance, Triggering End to Court-Ordered Monitoring Set in Place by 2017 Lawsuit | Juvenile Law Center
Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Youth Facilities Found in Compliance, Triggering End to Court-Ordered Monitoring Set in Place by 2017 Lawsuit | Juvenile Law Center
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It is 2016. Montgomery v. Louisiana was just decided.
It is 2016. Montgomery v. Louisiana was just decided.
Montgomery v. Louisiana was just decided.
Entering a new year with kindness - by Riya Saha Shah
Entering a new year with kindness - by Riya Saha Shah
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Celebrating 50 Years Leading the Fight for Children's Rights | Juvenile Law Center
Celebrating 50 Years Leading the Fight for Children's Rights | Juvenile Law Center
FOUNDERS LEGACY FUND | Juvenile Law Center
FOUNDERS LEGACY FUND | Juvenile Law Center
50th Anniversary Interactive Timeline
50th Anniversary Interactive Timeline
Over the last 50 years, Juvenile Law Center has lead the way in the fight for children's rights. Curated here is a collection of moments across the last 50 years that highlight our impact in children'
Thank you, Marsha
Thank you, Marsha
Juvenile Law Center | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
Juvenile Law Center | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
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Racial Justice Amicus and Appellate Strategies | Juvenile Law Center
Racial Justice Amicus and Appellate Strategies | Juvenile Law Center
THE WORST OF BOTH WORLDS: THE RISE AND IMPACT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDER LAWS | Juvenile Law Center
THE WORST OF BOTH WORLDS: THE RISE AND IMPACT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDER LAWS | Juvenile Law Center
Should Youth Be Charged as Adults in the Criminal Justice System?
Should Youth Be Charged as Adults in the Criminal Justice System?
Heavy Burdens: The Weight of Juvenile Fees and Fines in PA
Heavy Burdens: The Weight of Juvenile Fees and Fines in PA
CLBB NeuroLaw Library
CLBB NeuroLaw Library
White Paper: Criteria and Procedures for Meaningful Parole Review for People Sentenced as Youth (Tessa Bialek) | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
White Paper: Criteria and Procedures for Meaningful Parole Review for People Sentenced as Youth (Tessa Bialek) | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
Care, Not Control: Petition to End Youth Incarceration
Care, Not Control: Petition to End Youth Incarceration
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