Youth Law Center News and Events

April 9, 2014

In the News, Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

The Legislature’s Role in CA Juvenile Justice Reform

YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell was invited to write a guest blog for the National...

April 4, 2014

In the News, Juvenile Justice

Baby Elmo Program Featured on Public Radio

Radio Station KPCC 89.3 in Southern California featured Youth Law Center's Incarcerated Teen Parenting Program...

April 2, 2014

In the News, Juvenile Justice

Sue Burrell Interviewed Regarding Appointed Counsel

YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell was interviewed in connection with an investigative article on the...

February 26, 2014

Juvenile Justice

YLC Statement on Solitary Confinement

YLC submitted a statement for the February 25, 2014 Hearing on Reassessing Solitary Confinement II:...

February 21, 2014

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

YLC Supports Therapeutic Foster Care Bills

YLC has joined a long list of national and state organizations to support federal legislation...

February 5, 2014

Juvenile Justice

YLC Participated in In re Eddie E. Amicus

The California Supreme Court has ordered publication of a Court of Appeal decision that will...

January 23, 2014

Juvenile Justice

YLC Weighs In on Juvenile Defense

In January 2014, YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell joined 30 invited advocates and defenders from...

January 23, 2014

Juvenile Justice

YLC Trains Juvenile Court Professionals at Beyond the Bench

YLC presented in two workshops at the Beyond the Bench XXII Conference, sponsored by the...

December 14, 2013

In the News, Success & Impact

2013 Loren Warboys Unsung Heroes Photos and Article

The Youth Law Center held its annual Loren Warboys Unsung Heroes Reception on December 9,...

December 4, 2013

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice, Success & Impact

Tribal Youth in Transition Training

The Youth Law Center provided training on Tribal Youth in Transition in collaboration with the Yurok...

November 27, 2013

2013 Loren Warboys Unsung Heroes Reception

Each year the Youth Law Center honors individuals who have made a difference in the...

November 1, 2013

Advocacy Reports & Resources, Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth Project

The Youth Law Center has launched a project to ensure that former foster youth are...