On June 27, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1296 (Leno), banning incarceration as a contempt sanction for youth adjudicated […]
Governor Signs Bill Banning Incarceration of Truant Youths View More
After intensive efforts by a broad group of agencies and organizations, the provisions of S.B. 838 requiring mandatory two-year confinement
Mandatory Minimums Dropped from S.B. 838 View More
The San Jose Mercury News interviewed YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell about S.B. 838, a controversial measure arising from a
Youth Law Center Weighs In on S.B. 838 View More
On May 5, 2014, the California Supreme Court announced its decisions in People v. Gutierrez and People v. Moffett. Both
CA Supreme Court Decides Gutierrez and Moffett Cases View More
YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell was invited to write a guest blog for the National Council on Crime and Delinquency’s
The Legislature’s Role in CA Juvenile Justice Reform View More
Radio Station KPCC 89.3 in Southern California featured Youth Law Center’s Incarcerated Teen Parenting Program (The Baby Elmo Program). The
Baby Elmo Program Featured on Public Radio View More
YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell was interviewed in connection with an investigative article on the appointed counsel system for delinquency
Sue Burrell Interviewed Regarding Appointed Counsel View More
YLC submitted a statement for the February 25, 2014 Hearing on Reassessing Solitary Confinement II: The Human Rights, Fiscal and
YLC Statement on Solitary Confinement View More
The California Supreme Court has ordered publication of a Court of Appeal decision that will help youth establish eligibility for
YLC Participated in In re Eddie E. Amicus View More
In January 2014, YLC Staff Attorney Sue Burrell joined 30 invited advocates and defenders from around the country for a
YLC Weighs In on Juvenile Defense View More
YLC presented in two workshops at the Beyond the Bench XXII Conference, sponsored by the Center for Families, Children and
YLC Trains Juvenile Court Professionals at Beyond the Bench View More
The Youth Law Center provided training on Tribal Youth in Transition in collaboration with the Yurok Tribe, California Indian Legal Services,
Tribal Youth in Transition Training View More
