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Juvenile Justice Data Project, Phase 1 County by County Appendix

The Juvenile Justice Data Project (JJDP) released the results of the first ever statewide survey...

Categories: Data

Juvenile Justice Data Project Phase 1: Survey of Interventions and Programs

The Juvenile Justice Data Project (JJDP) released the results of the first ever statewide survey...

Categories: Data

The Dangers of Detention – PowerPoint Presentation

This powerpoint presentation highlights the negative impact of detention.

Categories: Alternatives to incarceration/JDAI, Detention

Proposition 21: Preventing or Abetting Crime (Interview with Sue Burrell (Daily Journal – December 13, 1999)

This is a December 13, 1999 Daily Journal article on Proposition 21, a voter inititative...

Categories: Gangs, Juvenile justice legal issues, Trying juveniles as adults

AB 945 (Nunez) – California Legislative Session 2003-2004

The Youth Law Center sponsored this bill, which makes it more difficult for youth being...

Categories: Juveniles in Jails/Prisons, Trying juveniles as adults

SB 1223 (Kuehl) – 2003-2004 California Legislative Session

This is a bill sponsored by the Youth Law Center, which would have provided for...

Categories: LWOP/extremely long sentences, Trying juveniles as adults

Protocol for Competence in California Juvenile Justice Proceedings Revised

This protocol is a guide for handling cases involving potential competence issues juvenile court.

Categories: Competence to stand trial

Alejo v. O’Connell Petition

The Youth Law Center and the California Rural Legal Assistance filed a lawsuit, Alejo v....

Categories: English learner/migrant/homeless

Senator Debbie Stabenow’s Amendment re TFC

The Youth Law Center joined with over 35 national child welfare and mental organizations to...

Categories: Foster care, Health care needs, Mental health needs, Specific Services

Thank You Letter to Senator Debbie Stabenow Re Medicaid Coverage Amendment

The Youth Law Center joined with over 35 national child welfare and mental organizations to...

Categories: Foster care, Health care needs, Mental health needs, Specific Services

Sacramento Valley Mirror’s Sex, Drugs and Violence in Tehama Juvenile Hall

YLC Attorney Sue Burrell was interviewed for this four part Sacramento Valley Mirror series...

Categories: Detention, Juvenile justice legal issues, Legal/policy issues

Hidden Injustice: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth in Juvenile Courts

Hidden Injustice: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth in Juvenile Courts is the first comprehensive...

Categories: LGBTQ