Former Unsung Hero Recognized
Youth Law Center is proud to have recognized Tung Nguyen in 2013 as one of our Unsung Heroes for his advocacy […]
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YLC Helps End Placement Disruption for Crossover Youth
The Youth Law Center successfully advocated for the issuance of clarifying guidance by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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Victory: Prop 57 Abolishes Direct File in Adult Court
After years of advocacy to eliminate the practice of prosecutors directly filing juvenile cases in adult criminal court, the Youth
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YLC to Honor Unsung Heroes on December 12, 2016
Each year the Youth Law Center recognizes people who have made a difference in the lives of our clients during
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New Law Protects Foster Youth from Unfair Detention
The Youth Law Center is pleased that Governor Brown has signed AB 2813 by Assemblymember Richard Bloom. This bill, sponsored
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Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Use of Out of State Group Homes
Youth Law Center is disappointed by the Governor’s veto of AB 2005, as we believe there should be greater care
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Bill Signed to Remove Graduation Barriers for At-Risk Youth
On September 22, 2016, Governor Brown signed into law AB 2306 by Assemblyman Jim Frazier, which requires school districts to
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Federal Court Questions Detention of Immigrant Youth
YLC was of counsel on a recent motion to enforce the settlement agreement in Flores v. Lynch which challenged the federal
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YLC Works to Ensure Trauma Screening for At-Risk Youth
Childhood trauma is the leading public health issue of our time and one that disproportionately impacts children in the child
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Urge Governor Brown to Sign AB 2005
Urge the Governor to sign AB 2005 so California can have more informed and careful decision-making when out-of-state congregate care
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YLC asks Court to Depublish Opinion in Ivan N.
YLC filed a request with the California Supreme Court to depublish In re Ivan N, a recently issued California Court of Appeal
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YLC Writes Amicus Letter to Support Right to Quality Education
YLC filed a letter in support of the Petition for Review in two cases that were consolidated for appeal, Campaign
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