Juvenile Law Center and its Youth Advocacy Program have been working remotely for over 3 weeks since the Philadelphia shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. We
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a request Tuesday to halt all new juvenile detentions and release most juvenile offenders from custody in response to the
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a petition by juvenile justice advocates seeking the release of children in detention facilities during the coronavirus pandemic
The state Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to order the blanket release of juvenile criminal offenders and delinquents from detention centers over fears that the
Today,34 organizations and individuals dedicated to the health and safety of Philadelphia’s youth signed onto a letter imploring Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney, Philadelphia City
Washington, DC (April 3, 2020) -- Child welfare advocates, policy partners, and young people have come together to launch a campaign to highlight the urgent
A group of juvenile justice advocates have petitioned Pennsylvania’s highest court, requesting the release of youth in detention centers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Jeremy Loudenback, The Chronicle of Social Change •
With most free residents across the United States keeping at least six feet apart, feverishly washing their hands and avoiding any social groups, 43,000 young
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