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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Youth Justice In California: Obstacles to a Public Health Approach
This brief highlights three initiatives in California to create systems that support youth, communities, and state by endeavoring to create alternatives to the damaging practice of youth incarceration and strove to center juvenile justice within a public health approach.
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Strategies to End Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A toolkit for collaborative action
A practical how-to guide that offers best practices and learnings gleaned from our decade of working to address the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth.
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