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How They See Us: Korey Wise’s Story Shows How Childhood is Ripped from Black Boys

Riya Saha Shah; Jarrett Adams,

This blog is part of a series Juvenile Law Center is presenting related to Ava Duvernay's newly released Netflix miniseries When They See Us about

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A Missed Opportunity to Help Foster Youth Prepare for Adulthood

Jenny Pokempner, The Chronicle of Social Change •

We owe teens and young adults in the child welfare system permanency and support so they are prepared for adulthood. The key way we plan with

In The News

Invest in Helping Foster Kids As They Age Out of The Foster-Care System, Enter Adulthood

Jennifer Pokempner, Statesman Journal •

Lawmakers in Oregon have the opportunity to make a wise decision to invest in youth leaving the foster care system by passing SB 745.

The advocacy

In The News

Louisiana Ties New Extended Care Program to Evidence-Based Service for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

John Kelly, The Chronicle of Social Change •

Forty-seven states now offer some form of extended foster care – only Delaware, New Mexico and Oklahoma do not. Louisiana would become the 29th state

Blog post

A Demand for Humanity: When They See Us and Police Coercion of Black Youth with Language and Learning Challenges

Jessica Feierman; Dr. Shameka Stanford, Howard University,
DuVernay reminds us that “seeing” individuals in the system requires us – and the legal system – to delve deeper and consider a person’s individual characteristics, their history, and their humanity. 
Press Releases

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.
In The News

Project PA: Foster Youth Fight for Education Rights

Brian Sheehan, CBS21 •

Ishale Watson is currently enrolled at a fifth high school and, at 19-years-old, has yet to earn a diploma.

“It’s real frustrating, because I want