Protecting Youth Rights, Ensuring Safety

Transforming the juvenile justice system requires navigating complex laws. These maps help guide the way. Part 1: A Legal Map […]

For years, the Youth Law Center has led policy efforts to ensure normal childhood experiences and bridge the digital divide

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

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

With more than four decades of experience in institutional litigation, involvement in developing licensing standards, and responding to conditions questions

As part of our commitment to family-based care, the Youth Law Center has led sustained advocacy to eliminate the inappropriate