A new federal law will significantly harm children and youth in foster care and juvenile justice-those already at greatest risk […]
“If we decided that these facilities were too dangerous for children that were in foster care, I don’t know why
In 2024, the Youth Law Center stood on the front lines of justice – championing children and youth through solutions-focused
Our 2024 Impact Report View More
In the 2025–2026 California state budget signed by Governor Newsom on June 27, 2025, the Legislature enacted AB 118, a
Transforming the juvenile justice system requires navigating complex laws. These maps help guide the way. Part 1: A Legal Map
Navigating Juvenile Justice Law View More
For years, the Youth Law Center has led policy efforts to ensure normal childhood experiences and bridge the digital divide
Bridging the Digital Divide For Youth in Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems View More
For over 40 years, the Youth Law Center has led national reforms to reduce institutional placements and improve conditions in juvenile justice and foster care systems. Since 2021, in partnership with Disability Rights Tennessee, YLC has focused on transforming Tennessee’s juvenile justice system.
The Youth Law Center provides movement lawyering support to the California Alliance for Youth and Community Justice (CAYCJ), with the
Movement Lawyering to Support Youth Justice Transformation View More
The Youth Law Center’s core work includes ongoing advocacy and policy work to ensure children and youth with disabilities in
The Youth Law Center has been a leader in raising awareness on the causes of, and harm to, youth, particularly
Ending Criminalization & Incarceration View More
With more than four decades of experience in institutional litigation, involvement in developing licensing standards, and responding to conditions questions
Conditions Advocacy in Foster Care & Juvenile Justice Through Statewide Reform View More
As part of our commitment to family-based care, the Youth Law Center has led sustained advocacy to eliminate the inappropriate
Reducing Institutional Placements for Children View More
