This Guide is intended to be a practical tool that can be used by attorneys and advocates to ensure that […]
Advocating for the Most Connected Placement: A Guide to Reducing the Use of Group Care View More
In California, outside of juvenile dependency and delinquency representation, there are few civil legal aid offices devoted to representing transition-aged
This resource provides suggested language for questions and phrases that can help attorneys build rapport with their clients. These slight
Active Listening & Building Connection with Clients: 4 Sentences That Can Help View More
SB 166 requires Judicial Council to establish minimum hours of training and education necessary in order to be appointed as
SB 166 – Bill re Training Juvenile Delinquency Attorneys View More
Factsheet for SB 166 that would require Judicial Council to establish minimum hours of training and education necessary in order
SB 166 Fact Sheet: Training for Juvenile Delinquency Attorneys View More
Power point presentation on how public records and Freedom of Information Act requests can be used as tools for change.
Public Records and Freedom of Information Act Requests – Power Point Presentation View More
National Juvenile Defender Summit handout focusing on youth with serious mental health needs.
What Defenders Can Do to Reduce Placement Delay/Placement Failure View More
Power point presentation on JIDAN and what it has done in California so far.
MacArthur Foundation Juvenile Indigent Defense Action Network – Power point Presentation View More
Two page list of what public defenders can do to reduce placement delay and placement failure.
What Can Public Defenders Do to Reduce Placement Delay/Placement Failure View More
In recent years, courts and child welfare systems around the country have recognized the importance of permanency for all foster
Youth Participation in Court Hearings View More
This report assessing Nebraska’s system of child representation was released on January 9, 2010. The report was conducted by the
Evaluation of the Guardian Ad Litem System in Nebraska View More
The Youth Law Center filed Kleppe v. Superior Court of Marin County and Marin County on March 10, 2010 in
Kleppe v. Superior Court of Marin County and Marin County Petition View More
