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Philadelphia’s Juveniles for Justice and Youth Fostering Change Launch Action Kit Focused on Educational Barriers

Juvenile Law Center,
Youth advocates describe their own experiences with education while in foster care and the justice system along with recommendations for reform.
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City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services Announces Use of Youth Court Card

Juvenile Law Center, Philadelphia Department of Human Services,
The Department to encourage case managers and all providers who work with youth in care to promote this tool.
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Court-Ordered Monitor Files Report on Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Juvenile Facilities

Juvenile Law Center, ACLU of Wisconsin,
While the report details some progress, advocates remain concerned about use of solitary, inadequate staffing, and increase in strip searches.
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Representative Hickernell Re-introduces Bill to Increase Access to Higher Education for Pennsylvania Youth Aging out of Foster Care

Juvenile Law Center,
Advocates and youth celebrate the introduction of tuition-waiver bill which would bring the Commonwealth in line with neighboring states
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Congressman Cárdenas Introduces Ending Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act, Seeking to End Unjust Juvenile Fines and Fees

Juvenile Law Center,
Juvenile Law Center applauds the bill as a critical step forward in the fight to abolish the practice.
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Advocates File Class Action Lawsuit Against Glen Mills Schools and Pennsylvania Officials, Citing Abuse of Children, Deprivation of Education

Juvenile Law Center, Education Law Center, Dechert LLP,
Juvenile Law Center, Education Law Center, and Dechert LLP suit maintains that the reform school violated rights of youth in its care and that Pa. officials also bear responsibility.