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Flores Counsel Takes Action to Address the Harm Children are Experiencing at Open Air Detention Sites

Children are being denied shelter, adequate food and water, and access to medical care. National Center for Youth Law, Center for Human Rights and...
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Governor signs AB 665 into law, increasing mental health care access for low-income youth

No young person should ever be denied access to mental health care due to their income level. Thanks to California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing Assembly...
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Landmark report tracks, highlights key health outcomes for youth in foster care

New first-of-its-kind report focuses on reproductive and maternal health outcomes for young people in California's foster care system

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NCYL Leads Development Of New Law Allowing Courts To Consider Survivors’ Trauma

April 1, 2022
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Survivors Present To 500 Professionals About Housing, Harm Reduction And More

April 1, 2022
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Advisory Board Shares Concerns, Suggestions With State Lawmakers

April 1, 2022
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National 'Debt Free Justice' Campaign Launches To End Juvenile Fees And Fines

April 1, 2022
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NCYL Teams With MCYJ To Help End Juvenile Fees And Fines In Michigan

April 1, 2022
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California Commits Nearly $60 Million To Divert Youth Away From Jails, Toward Supports

March 31, 2022
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MILPA Collective Makes Change In Its Community — With Proud Support From NCYL

March 31, 2022
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Resources Highlight Harms Caused By School Officers, Encourage Their Removal

March 31, 2022