Press Room

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Reporters may contact us here to speak to a National Center for Youth Law expert on a range of children and youth-rights issues. See below for recent press releases and for reporter resources, including explainers about complicated advocacy issues and guides to help reporters write fairly and equitably about youth impacted by government agencies and public systems.

Press Releases

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

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Colorado Bill Aims to 'Raise the Floor' on Minimum Age for Arrest, Detainment

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Court strengthens protections for children in immigration custody

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Lawsuit Against Riverside County Seeks Reimbursement for Families Illegally Charged with Juvenile Justice Fees

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Advocates for Children with Disabilities and Oregon Dep’t of Education Reach Interim Agreement

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California Supreme Court Upholds Law Protecting 14–15-Year-Olds from Transfer to Adult Court

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State Limits Foster Homes to 6 Children

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