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‘I shot dad’: The tragic case of a child who killed his abusive, neo-Nazi father

Kristine Guerra, The Washington Post •
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Dassey ruling has national implications

Andy Thompson, Post-Crescent •
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Making 'Montgomery' Meaningful for Juvenile Lifers

Lauren Fine and Joanna Visser Adjoian, for The Legal Intelligencer •
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Longer Window for Disability Application Aims to Help Foster Youth

Sarah Barr, Youth Today •
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Justice for Brendan Dassey at Last?

Deputy Director and Chief Counsel, Marsha Levick for the Huffington Post Blog,

On August 12, a federal magistrate judge granted his petition and ordered Dassey released from prison -- unless the state of Wisconsin, within 90 days of the court order, decides to retry Brendan for his role in that murder.

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Kids in solitary in Philly jails: 'It was the worst time of my life'

Samantha Melamed, The Inquirer •
Press Releases

New Social Security Policy Benefits Youth Leaving Foster Care

Juvenile Law Center,
A new policy from the Social Security Administration (SSA) went into effect on August 1st to allow foster youth of all ages with disabilities to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits six months before they leave care. This policy will remain in effect for one year, after which SSA will evaluate its success and make any necessary modifications.
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Juvenile Law Center Staff Share Expertise at Annual National Association of Counsel for Children Conference

Juvenile Law Center,

Providing high quality training and technical assistance is key to advancing Juvenile Law Center’s mission. From August 12-14, thought leaders in child welfare, juvenile justice, and family law will gather in Philadelphia for the National Association of Counsel for Children’s (NACC) Annual  Child Welfare, Juvenile, and Family Law Conference. 

Blog post

Delaware Passes Four Progressive Juvenile Justice Laws

Juvenile Law Center,

Delaware's Office of Defense Services, along with a coalition of criminal justice groups, helped pass several pieces of important juvenile justice legislation in 2016.

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Seeking 'Justice' for End to Solitary Confinement

Ayah Alkhars, The Temple News •