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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...
An Evaluation of the National Center for Youth Law’s Compassionate Education Systems Program

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...
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Reports

JusticeEd: Year Two Progress Update

Since 2018, NCYL’s JusticeEd Initiative in Santa Clara County has provided innovative, individualized education case management and coaching to...
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Educator Voices: #TeachingTruth

Building Tomorrow's Leaders Comprehensive and honest teaching of U.S. history Kate McCann “In AP Statistics we tackle the tough conversations. We...
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Factsheets

Miranda Rights - Protection Guides for Youth and Professionals

Guides to help youth, law enforcement, and school staff understand the rights youth have during police interrogations to ensure outcomes are just and...
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Reports

Telling Our Own Stories: Former Foster Youth Experiences With Barriers And Healing During Covid-19

This report was entirely youth-led, researched, analyzed, and written by members of the Youth Advisory Board for NCYL’s Reproductive Health Equity...
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Reports

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...