Youth Law Center News and Events

October 17, 2013

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Success & Impact

Jennifer Rodriguez Appointed to Presidential Commission

The Youth Law Center is proud to announce that President Obama has appointed Jennifer Rodriguez,...

September 24, 2013

Juvenile Justice

Governor Signs Sentencing Review Law Co-Sponsored by YLC

On September 16, 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed S.B. 260 -- historic sentencing review legislation.  ...

August 17, 2013

In the News, Success & Impact

Jennifer Rodriguez Featured in California Health Report

Jennifer Rodriguez was profiled in the cover article of the California Health Report (Summer 2013)....

August 17, 2013

In the News, Juvenile Justice

Sue Burrell on Juveniles and the Criminal Justice System

YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell was interviewed by the Friends Committee on Legislation of California...

August 6, 2013

Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

Sue Burrell Interviewed on Lengthy Sentences for Juveniles

YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell was interviewed by the Friends Committee on Legislation of California...

July 30, 2013

In the News, Juvenile Justice

Sue Burrel Quoted in Article re Senate Bill 9

California Rolling Back Lengthy Prison Sentences for Some Juvenile Offenders Judge Cheryl Chun Meegan has dealt...

July 23, 2013

Juvenile Justice

YLC Hosts Juvenile Competence Think Tank

Juvenile defenders and advocates from around the state met July 20, 2013, at the Youth...

June 18, 2013

In the News, Juvenile Justice

Baby Elmo Program: Teen Dads Learn Parenting Skills

YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhxkx7SVp-I Ohio juvenile detention offers dad program By: Dave Arnold, newsnet5.com HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio - Ashley Taylor...

June 11, 2013

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

In Memoriam – YLC Mourns Passing of Thomas A. Welch

We would like to take a moment to say goodbye to our dear friend and...

June 8, 2013

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

YLC to Pilot Visitation Project with Univ. of Delaware

The Youth Law Center has received Federal Title IV-B grant funding to pilot the program,...

June 8, 2013

Juvenile Justice

The Baby Elmo Program Is Toddling Along

The Baby Elmo Program has undergone significant expansion within the past few months.  Ventura and...

May 23, 2013

Press Releases & Announcements

HELP Separated Children’s Act Supported by YLC

The HELP Separated Children’s Act, supported by the Youth Law Center, has passed the Senate...