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Elevating Equity During the Pandemic: CA School District Distance Learning Plans That Support the Needs of Vulnerable Students

April 22, 2020

“I serve in the community I grew up in. Several families face equity concerns daily; adverse childhood experiences, trauma, food scarcity, lack of work or housing, and other concerns that interrupt a child’s learning. For my students, all of these concerns are heightened – …

Slowing the Growth of the School to Prison Pipeline During COVID-19 Statement

April 20, 2020

The National Center for Youth Law urges school districts nationwide to take bold measures to serve children who are at even greater risk of entering the school-to-prison pipeline during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. These children include students of color, students with…

Court Orders Every Effort Be Made to Promptly and Safely Release Immigrant Children

April 10, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the immediate risk it poses to thousands of detained immigrant children, the National Center for Youth Law and co-counsel applied for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) seeking emergency relief. On March 28, United States District Judge Dolly Gee…

Essential Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 7, 2020

The National Center for Youth Law continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 related policies on children and youth, including their access to essential health care. Sexual and reproductive health care– including HIV prevention medication (PrEP), contraception, prenatal care, abortion, and sexual assault treatment…

Youth Justice COVID-19 Statement

April 5, 2020

As the country works to address the COVID-19 public health crisis, the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) maintains its focus on ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and youth involved in or at-risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. As we…

Mental Health COVID-19 Statement and Resources

March 31, 2020

COVID-19 has dramatically changed the lives of most children and families – and will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the mental health and wellness of children. This requires us to think about immediate and long-term solutions to mitigate harm and proactively improve our systems…

Response to the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Package

March 26, 2020

The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) commends the Senate for passing legislation with much crucial assistance for the nation to address the impact of COVID-19. While this is a useful start, Congress must act quickly to provide additional assistance to schools to ensure that,…

Protecting Children and Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 20, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has created unprecedented challenges for youth and families across the country. The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is leading efforts to protect children and ensure they receive the supports and opportunities they need in this time. Impact Litigation Expediting the release…

One Year Ago at NCYL: COPAA v. DeVos

March 10, 2020

In March 2019, a U.S. District Court agreed with the National Center for Youth Law that the U.S. Department of Education had engaged in an “illegal delay” of the 2016 Equity in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations. The federal court’s ruling required those…

Prominent congressional members, interfaith, and advocacy organizations file amicus briefs in support of the Flores Settlement

January 28, 2020

In response to the government’s attempt to undermine the Flores Settlement Agreement and the protections it provides to all children in federal immigration custody, prominent organizations and members of congress have filed amicus briefs in the Ninth Circuit in support of the Flores Settlement Agreement.…