Youth Law Center News and Events

January 18, 2020

Juvenile Justice

YLC’s Just Beginning program chosen as recipient of 2019 SCE Catalyst Grant

YLC is proud to share that our program Just Beginning was the recipient of a 2019 Susan Crown...

December 21, 2019

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

YLC presents at 2019 Beyond the Bench

YLC is thrilled to have participated in the 2019 Beyond the Bench conference. This statewide...

December 20, 2019

Juvenile Justice, Success & Impact

Fact sheets on two juvenile justice education bills signed into law in CA

These fact sheets provide basic information about Senate Bill 716 and Assembly Bill 1354 both...

December 18, 2019

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

Announcing our 2020 Unsung Heroes Honorees!

Click here to reserve your tickets today! Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Click here to learn more or...

December 1, 2019

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

Thank you for a phenomenal 2019!

As 2019 is coming to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank...

November 26, 2019

Juvenile Justice, Success & Impact

CA Academic Senate passes resolution to include juvenile justice-involved youth in equity plans

Last week, the California Community College State Academic Senate Committee passed a resolution to include...

November 21, 2019

Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

YLC featured in new SF Chronicle investigative report

“If they’re concerned about safety in the home, I’m not sure how that leads to...

November 18, 2019

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

Important Update: Date Change for 20th Annual Unsung Heroes

Important update: we've changed the date for our 20th Annual Unsung Heroes Awards! Please join...

October 30, 2019

Juvenile Justice

YLC leads trainings at NJDC’s Annual Leadership Summit

YLC is honored to have been included in last week's National Juvenile Defender Center's annual Leadership...

October 19, 2019

Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements, Success & Impact

Breaking News: California Governor signs two YLC-sponsored bills to promote educational opportunity for juvenile justice...

Last week, California's Governor Newsom signed into law two Youth Law Center-sponsored bills, ensuring improved...

September 26, 2019

Juvenile Justice

YLC participates in CAYCJ annual meeting

Last week YLC participated in a powerful strategic planning meeting with the California Alliance for...

September 25, 2019

Juvenile Justice

YLC leads training at PJDC 16th Annual Roundtable

YLC staff attorneys Meredith Desautels and Erin Palacios led a workshop this weekend with Laurel...