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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...

Legal Rights of Unaccompanied Children in ORR Custody

Immigrant children in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) have new legal rights under the ORR Foundational Rule published in April...
Providing Mental Health Education to Students is Critical — and Achievable

Providing Mental Health Education to Students is Critical — and Achievable

Since the 2021 enactment of California's Senate Bill 224, public middle and high schools that offer health courses are required to include mental...
LA County five year plan to prevent and address child trafficking

Los Angeles County Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent & Address Child Trafficking

The Los Angeles County Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Address Child Trafficking is a bold and ambitious proposal that is meant to serve as a...
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Green (Still) Follows White

Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education disparities in school funding based on race and socioeconomic status persist. This report uncovers how...
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Meeting the Moment: A Guide to Defending Civil Rights in Our Schools

This guide highlights successful strategies and key resources for local advocates seeking to defeat censorship attacks and preserve civil rights and...
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Reports

Interview Survey of Adolescents in Foster Care in Los Angeles County Regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health Communication and Access to Resources

NCYL’s comprehensive study sheds light on the implementation of California’s Foster Youth Sexual Health Education Act, passed in 2017.