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Gov. Corbett's 'Fostering Connections' Proposal Can Benefit Pennsylvania's Foster Youth and Taxpayers

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Pennsylvania can provide stronger support to older foster youth, encourage adoption and save money by implementing common-sense changes to its foster care policies, according to a new report issued by Juvenile Law Center and Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children.

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Newly Announced Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Rules Are Major Advancement To Protect Youths' Legal Rights

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes action to require that juveniles have legal representation in juvenile delinquency proceedings

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Juvenile Law Center Announces Partial Settlement in Luzerne County Juvenile Litigation

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A partial settlement for over $17 million has been reached in the Luzerne County juvenile-court civil litigation

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Juvenile Law Center Selected as Leading High-Impact Nonprofit in National Survey

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Nationwide group of experts names Juvenile Law Center one of the best nonprofits in the criminal justice sector
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Jordan Brown to be Tried in Juvenile Court

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11 years old at time of arrest, Jordan would have been youngest in country to face life in prison
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August Challenge Grant: Double Your Support of Juvenile Law Center!

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Board Member Barry Zubrow and wife, Jan, to match donations up to $50,000 this month
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Juvenile Law Center Responds to Sentencing of “Kids-for-Cash” Judge

Ex-judge Mark Ciavarella sentenced to 28 years in prison
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Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision Protects Miranda Rights for Youth

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Court's ruling in J.D.B. v. North Carolina further demonstrates recognition that 'kids are different' under the Constitution

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New PA Rules Require Juvenile Courts to Address Education and Health Care Needs of Youth in Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice Systems

Juvenile Law Center,

The PA Supreme Court adopts numerous procedural rules aimed at promoting fairer treatment and better outcomes for youth in the child welfare, juvenile justice systems