Youth Law Center News and Events

April 28, 2008

In the News, Juvenile Justice

Article on Juvenile Delinquency Courts

Court System for Juveniles in Disarray:  Study Says State Has Too Many Cases, Not Enough...

April 4, 2008

Juvenile Justice

Ohio Lawsuit Settles

S.H. v. Stickrath has settled. The settlement is a comprehensive commitment by Ohio to move...

April 4, 2008

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

Fresno Birth to 6 Initiative Kick Off

Fresno is the third site to partner with the Youth Law Center to work toward...

April 4, 2008

Juvenile Justice

Support for SB 1147 – Medi-Cal Coverage for Juveniles

The Youth Law Center is sponsoring S.B. 1147, which would require the Department of Health...

April 3, 2008

Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

Press Release re Ohio Conditions Lawsuit Settlement

Juvenile Justice Reform on Track in Ohio - Class Action Settlement Filed COLUMBUS, OH – A...

March 2, 2008

In the News, Juvenile Justice

13,000 Abuse Claims in Juvie Centers

By HOLBROOK MOHR, Associated Press Writer  |  AP National Story  — COLUMBIA, Miss. - The Columbia Training School -...

February 29, 2008

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

Two New Sites Are Beginning their Infancy Programs

San Francisco and Fresno Counties join Detroit, Michigan to ensure that child welfare serves young...

February 29, 2008

Juvenile Justice

Three Counties Implementing Baby Elmo Parenting Program

Orange, Fresno and Yolo Counties are implementing the Baby Elmo Parenting Program, which is designed...

February 20, 2008

Juvenile Justice

Counsel for Juvenile Parolees in Parole Revocation Hearings

By Magee  | Judge in L.H. v. Schwarzenegger orders defendants to appoint counsel to represent each and...