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Philly’s juvenile jail ‘is in crisis,’ city says, and conditions will cause ‘serious harm’ to kids if unaddressed

Ellie Rushing, The Philadelphia Inquirer • June 21, 2023

The number of young people detained at Philadelphia’s juvenile jail has reached “unprecedented levels,” with more than 30 children sleeping on floors and living amid

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How a marijuana arrest kept me from being admitted to the Pennsylvania bar

Andrew Keats, The Philadelphia Inquirer • June 21, 2023

Five years ago, I met a friend for dinner in New York City. Before we went inside, my friend offered to share a joint. As

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Juvenile Law Center and Disability Rights Pennsylvania File Amicus Brief in Response to Conditions at Juvenile Justice Services Center

Katy Otto, Juvenile Law Center • June 21, 2023

The advocacy organizations underlined egregious conditions children are facing

PHILADELPHIA, June 21, 2023 –Yesterday, Juvenile Law Center and Disability Rights Pennsylvania filed an amicus brief

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Children’s Legal Advocates Applaud Landmark Decision

National Indian Child Welfare Association, Protect ICWA Campaign • June 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 15TH, 2023

Amici who joined effort to defend the Indian Child Welfare Act respond to Supreme Court ruling

Washington, DC

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Advocacy Campaign Wins Four Prestigious Telly Awards for Debt Free Justice Campaign

Katy Otto, June 14, 2023

Philadelphia, PA (June 14, 2023) – Youth advocacy organizers with the Debt Free Justice Campaign recently received four Telly Awards for two of their films

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New art installation at Cherry Street Pier focuses on incarcerated youth

Rosemary Connors, NBC 10 News • June 6, 2023

From now until Sunday, Philadelphia’s Cherry Street Pier is home to an art installation in which young people who have served time in prison are