Resources
YOUTH LAW NEWS
VOL. 4 NO. 1
In This Issue: Oregon fails to ensure that all children can attend a full day of school, Healthy sexual development to Improve outcomes for youth in foster care, and leading educators criticize DeVos.
CURRENT RESOURCES
Strengthening Child Welfare Practice for Immigrant Children & Families: A Toolkit for Child Welfare Professionals in California
Immigrant children and families in the child welfare system face unique barriers to permanency and well-being. In some cases, their
The Flores Settlement Agreement & Unaccompanied Children in Federal Custody
This briefing document is focused on issues relating to unaccompanied children in federal immigration custody. The Flores Settlement Agreement also
Primer for Juvenile Court Judges - A Trauma-Informed Approach to Judicial Decision-Making for Newcomer Immigrant Youth in Juvenile Justice Proceedings
This primer for juvenile court judges presents a trauma-informed approach to judicial decision-making for newcomer immigrant youth in juvenile justice
Crisis on the Coast: The Bay Coastal Foster Youth and Homeless Student Populations
This report produced in partnership with Pivot Learning highlights the impact homelessness has on students in Monterey County and the
Commercially Sexually Exploited Girls and Young Women Involved in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice in Los Angeles County - An Exploration and Evaluation of Placement Experiences and Services Received
Conducted in collaboration with the National Center for Youth Law, Cal State LA, and Los Angeles County, this first-of-its kind
Los Angeles County Law Enforcement First Responder Protocol for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children - What We've Learned: A Four Year Look
Piloted in 2014 with support and technical assistance from the National Center for Youth Law, the Los Angeles County Law
Trauma-Informed Legal Advocacy - A Resource for Juvenile Defense Attorneys
Psychotherapy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children: A Guide for Community-Based Behavioral Health Practitioners and Agencies - WestCoast Children’s Clinic, Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice, and the National Center for Youth Law
The guide describes the core components of treatment, the impact of ongoing trauma, and the importance of understanding exploitation in
