FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) – The Youth Law Center announced today that Senate Bill 577 (Laird), legislation […]
Children whose parents are detained or deported are at heightened risk of entering the foster care or juvenile justice systems,
Summary: California lawmakers are set to vote on a bill this week that would make it more difficult to file
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“Youth Law Center attorney Meredith Desautels described Montgomery Steppe’s proposal as ‘a critical step in the right direction’ and urged
Youth in foster care and juvenile justice are among California’s most digitally excluded populations, and for years, the Youth Law
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
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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
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For years, the Youth Law Center has led policy efforts to ensure normal childhood experiences and bridge the digital divide
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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.
