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Xavier McElrath-Bey, Amanda Alexander, and Peter Leone are the winners of the prestigious award.

Philadelphia, PA (December 20, 2022) - Today Juvenile Law Center announced

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Katy Otto,

Today Juvenile Law Center launched a Digital Youth Advocacy Toolkit based on a prior report entitled Building the Field of Ethical, Authentic, and Youth-led Advocacy

Philadelphia, PA (December 1, 2022) – Yesterday Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed an executive order officially creating the Philadelphia Office for the Youth Ombudsperson. Housed

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Youth, mental health experts address crisis at Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center


Speakers addressed the harms of poor conditions, lack of educational

The organization welcomes Dorothy Roberts, Jasmine E. Sessoms and Aaron Zamost to the Board of Directors

Philadelphia, PA (September 6, 2022) – Juvenile Law Center

Jennifer M. Joseph is named Director of DEI and Human Resources; Tasha Odom begins as Director of Operations

Philadelphia, PA (July 21, 2022) – Today

Juvenile Law Center Examined State Practices, Finding the Policy Fails Both Young People and Those Harmed

Philadelphia, PA (July 14, 2022) – Today, Juvenile Law

Juvenile Law Center Applauds Introduction, Urges State Legislature to Act Quickly to Pass Needed Reform

Harrisburg, PA (May 24, 2022) – Last week, Pennsylvania Senators

Awardees Include Cyntoia Brown Long, Dorothy Roberts, and Tom Grisso

Philadelphia, PA (March 15, 2022) – Today, Juvenile Law Center, the nation’s first public interest

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Youth Leaders and Advocates Celebrate Victory for Youth

Harrisburg, PA – Yesterday, Governor Tom Wolf (D) signed Senate Bill 324 into law as Act 1