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Keeping Kids in the Community

In re D.R. and A.R.

Pennsylvania Superior Court •
Argued against a per se rule removing a well-cared-for and loved child from a home because of a parent’s drug use.
Solitary Confinement & Harsh Conditions

Brandon E. v. The Honorable Abram F. Reynolds

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit •
Challenged the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s Act 53, which assists parents in obtaining treatment for minors afflicted with a drug or alcohol dependency by allowing for involuntary commitment.
Youth Tried as Adults

In the Interest of J.F.

U.S. Supreme Court •

This appeal raised a question of first impression: Is a juvenile entitled to request a jury trial in juvenile court when 1) the protective features of the juvenile court have been largely eliminated by statutory amendments, and, 2) a delinquency adjudication would lead to automatic adult status upon a next arrest? The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the denial of the right to a jury trial.

Youth Interrogations & Access to Counsel

Fries v. Harney

United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania •
Challenged the lack of due process procedures when a county revoked a juvenile’s probation.
Keeping Kids in the Community

In re L.J.

Pennsylvania Superior Court •
Argued for a half-brother’s standing to participate in child welfare proceedings involving his sibling and that the child advocate’s representation of both children constituted a conflict of interest.
Keeping Kids in the Community

Baby Neal v. Casey

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit •
Supported class certification in a lawsuit brought on behalf of children in Philadelphia’s foster care system.
Keeping Kids in the Community

Suter v. Artist M.

U.S. Supreme Court •
Surveyed statutes and social science literature in a lawsuit involving the interpretation of the “reasonable efforts” to preserve and reunite families provision of the Adoption and Assistance Child Welfare Act.
Solitary Confinement & Harsh Conditions

D.B. v. Casey

United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania •
Challenged abusive conditions at state-run youth center.
Keeping Kids in the Community

Winston v. Children and Youth Services of Delaware County

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit •
Challenged parental visitation policies for parents of children in foster care.