This 2006 presentation at the California Public Defender Association meeting in Monterey covers changes at the California Youth Authority (DJJ) […]
California Juvenile Justice Reform in the 21st Century (So Far) View More
This letter expresses YLC concerns regarding proposed changes to pepper spray regulations in Texas. It has a lot of background
This article is about trauma and the environment of care – the way detention itself and conditions of confinement affect
Trauma and the Environment of Care in Juvenile Institutions View More
Rocky Mountain News article about the filing of E.R. v. McDonnell, a juvenile detention center conditions case, in which the
ACLU Sues Over Center’s “Cruel” Conditions View More
Rocky Mountain News article about the settlement in E. R. v. McDonnell, a lawsuit in which the Youth Law Center
State Settles Gilliam Lawsuit View More
Orange County Register article about the results of the trial in Hollingsworth v. Orange County, a case in which the
Judge Limits O.C.’s Use of Restraints on Youths View More
LA Times article about the conclusion of the trial in our case, Hollingsworth v. Orange County.
Judge Orders Reform at O.C. Juvenile Hall View More
Denver Post op ed piece about E.R v. McDonnell, a case in which the Youth Law Center co-counseled.
Gilliam Changes Welcome, but Delay Was Unforgivable View More
Denver Post article about the settlement reached in the case, E.R. v. McDonnell, where the Youth Law Center co-counseled
Gilliam Youth Center Reform Plan Hailed View More
Danny O. v. Bowman was a federal class action suit on behalf of all youth who are currently or in
Danny O. v. Bowman Judgment View More
YLC Attorney Sue Burrell was interviewed for this four part Sacramento Valley Mirror series that exposed alleged sexual misconduct by
Sacramento Valley Mirror’s Sex, Drugs and Violence in Tehama Juvenile Hall View More
Nick O. v. Terhune was a federal class action challenging the failure of the defendants to provide appropriate special education
Nick O. v. Terhune Stipulation and Order View More
