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Unrepresented and Unseen - A closer look at the harmful impacts of municipal courts on youth, families in Lakewood, Colorado

From school to court: New report details extensive harms tickets inflict on students

LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A new report that examines the experiences of young people who become ensnared in Colorado's municipal court system due to being...
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Reports

The Urgent Need for Child-Centered Artificial Intelligence Policies

Never before in all of human history have the sleek threads of technology been so tightly woven into the tender fabric of a child’s daily existence...
Beware the fine print

Beware the Fine Print

This issue brief will highlight where and court fees and fines are imposed in Nebraska, how they challenge system-involved youth and families, and...
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Expanded Confidentiality and Sealing Provisions for Youth Police Records

Starting January 1, 2022, California youth who are diverted from the juvenile justice system after contact with law enforcement will automatically...
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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

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...
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Factsheets
Reports

District Leadership Checklist for Supporting the Unique Needs of Students in Foster Care, Experiencing Homelessness or in the Juvenile Justice System

This is a tool for local education agency leadership to support planning and monitoring for students that are experiencing homelessness, in foster...