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The National Center for Youth Law shares its learning and experience to assist people in our efforts to support and empower youth. Browse our research and resources.

California’s AB 665: Equitable access to mental health services

California’s AB 665: Equitable access to mental health services

Every child deserves safe spaces and opportunities to connect with supportive people as they grow, learn about themselves and the world around them, and develop the skills they'll need to navigate the many challenges of life.
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Understanding Alternative Schools Run by California’s 5 Largest County Offices of Education

Understanding Alternative Schools Run by California’s 5 Largest County Offices of Education

All California K-12 students deserve an engaging education that supports and prepares them for college, career, and community life. 
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How to Support Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation During Testimony

How to Support Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation During Testimony

Supporting youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation when they are called to testify in criminal court proceedings against their traffickers is essential for youth’s safety, mental health, and well-being.
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Ensuring California Youth in Foster Care Receive Gender Affirming and Reproductive Health Care

Ensuring California Youth in Foster Care Receive Gender Affirming and Reproductive Health Care

All youth deserve the right to healthy relationships, healthy sexual development, and bodily autonomy to ensure they can lead thriving lives and create the futures they envision for themselves.
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A Guide to Implementing & Evaluating Services for Youth Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation

A Guide to Implementing & Evaluating Services for Youth Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Supporting the holistic needs of children and youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation requires thoughtful collaboration and assessment among agencies. This includes understanding if services provided to children and youth are helping them thrive.
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A Young Person’s Guide to Accessing Affordable Mental Health Services Under Medi-Cal

A Young Person’s Guide to Accessing Affordable Mental Health Services Under Medi-Cal

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Judicial Bench Guide: Supporting the Mental Health of Children and Youth in Family Court

Judicial Bench Guide: Supporting the Mental Health of Children and Youth in Family Court

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The Student-Affirming Education Needed for Our Children and Our Nation’s Future

The Student-Affirming Education Needed for Our Children and Our Nation’s Future

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

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

This practice advisory discusses the recent issuance of a preliminary injunction in Lucas R. v. Becerra and aims to help legal service providers and child advocates make use of the due process protections now required.
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Expanded Confidentiality and Sealing Provisions for Youth Police Records

Expanded Confidentiality and Sealing Provisions for Youth Police Records

This guide provides an overview the different types of encounters with law enforcement that are covered by the additional confidentiality protections, the types of records and information that are protected, and what the requirements are for diversion service providers, law enforcement, and probation departments.
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