Judicial Bench Guide: Supporting the Mental Health of Children & Youth in Probate Guardianship Proceedings
Courts have a specific but enormously impactful role to play in the lives of court-involved children and families. Experiences like family separation or loss of a family member alter family structure, home environments, and routines, impacting youth’s sense of stability and control and negatively impacting their mental health.
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Unregulated & Unsafe: The Use of Emergency Intake Sites to Detain Immigrant Children
This briefing describes the government’s use of Emergency Intake Sites (EISs) to detain immigrant children, featuring children’s experiences in their own words, observations from Flores site visits, and data regarding children’s stays in EISs.
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An Evaluation of the National Center for Youth Law’s Compassionate Education Systems Program
Every child dreams of a bright future. They deserve safe spaces and connections with supportive people that promote their health and well-being, allow them to freely learn, be themselves, and pursue their dreams. Students deserve an engaging education that supports and prepares them for college, career, and community life.
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Miranda Rights – Protection Guides for Youth and Professionals
California's SB 203, passed in 2020, requires all youth under age 18 to consult with an attorney before waiving their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation.
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Compassionate Education Systems: Antelope Valley Progress Report
A new report by the National Center for Youth Law highlights progress made in improving the educational experiences for youth in foster care in the Antelope Valley through our FosterEd program.
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