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Youth Mental Health Survey

We want to hear from California youth!

The National Center for Youth Law's Mental Health team is looking for youth participants (13-21 years old) living in California to take our youth mental health survey.

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Landmark 24-year lawsuit resolved after Washington state achieves key benchmarks within foster care system

Children in state's care have their rights recognized; reforms mark progress, but work remains to be done

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Award-winning teachers urge national implementation of honest education

New report finds honest education bolsters crucial student engagement
 

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Judge approves settlement establishing standards of care for youth held in Emergency Intake Sites

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Monumental Victory for Youth Detained in Immigration Custody as Court Orders Government to Provide Due Process Protections

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Advocates urge Supreme Court to uphold individuals' ability to enforce essential rights; decision could impact millions of children's access to food, healthcare

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'Children's Safe Welcome Act' prioritizes family integrity & well-being of children in immigration custody

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NCYL Joins Advocates to Stand Against Hateful and Harmful Laws Targeting Trans Youth and Their Families

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Abortion Rights are Youth Rights

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Reflections From 2022 Bill Grimm Memorial Summer Law & Policy Clerks

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Practice Advisory: Preliminary Injunction in Lucas R. v. Becerra

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Judicial Bench Guide: Supporting the Mental Health of Children & Youth in Probate Guardianship Proceedings

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Expanded Confidentiality and Sealing Provisions for Youth Police Records

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Fostering Parenthood the Podcast

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Unregulated & Unsafe: The Use of Emergency Intake Sites to Detain Immigrant Children

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Educator Voices: #TeachingTruth

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