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
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opened an investigation into allegations of civil rights abuses at San Diego County’s two
San Diego Juvenile Halls Under Investigation by California Attorney General Bonta View More
A preliminary analysis and summary of the Trump Administration’s April 23rd, 2025, Executive Order on school discipline. The Order’s primary
Rapid Response to Trump’s School Discipline Executive Order View More
Youth Law Center Directing Attorney Meredith Desautels is quoted in this article by Kelly Davis that examines what may be
For decades, the Youth Law Center has led efforts to limit and end the incarceration of young people through policy
In today’s digital world, lacking access to cell phones and the internet poses tremendous barriers for young people in foster
Bridging the Digital Divide for Youth in Foster Care View More
The Youth Law Center was mentioned in a New York Times Magazine feature article, “What Happened When America Emptied Its
As we close out the year, we wanted to bring you up to date on recent activity in the Disability
Update on Class Action Lawsuit Against the State of Tennessee View More
