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newsJuveniles for Justice Advocates to Improve Re-Entry and Single-Case PlanningJanuary 31, 2012Learn More >Juveniles for Justice, one of our youth engagement programs, has selected an area of focus for its 2011-2012 advocacy campaign: improving the process of "re-entry," in which youth transition from the juvenile justice system back into their homes and communities.
caseMiller v. Alabama; Jackson v. HobbsLearn More >Juvenile Law Center submitted one of several amicus briefs in the United States Supreme Court in support of Miller and Jackson, who were convicted of homicide offenses for crimes committed as juveniles and received mandatory life without parole sentences.
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newsNewly Announced Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Rules Are Major Advancement To Protect Youths' Legal RightsJanuary 12, 2012Learn More >The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has taken action to require that juveniles have legal representation in juvenile delinquency proceedings by amending the Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure. The new Rules, effective March 1, were adopted in the wake of the Luzerne County "kids-for-cash" scandal.
newsJuvenile Law Center Announces Partial Settlement in Luzerne County Juvenile LitigationDecember 16, 2011Learn More >A partial settlement for over $17 million has been reached in the Luzerne County juvenile-court civil litigation. The settlement, which must receive court approval, is between Robert K. Mericle and Mericle Construction, Inc., and counsel representing juveniles and parents of juveniles who appeared before ex-judge Mark A. Ciavarella, Jr.
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newsDoing a better job of protecting our childrenNovember 29, 2011Learn More >Deputy Director Marsha Levick speaks on WHYY's "Radio Times" about how to better protect youth through our legal system and society in light of the "kids-for-cash" and the Penn State University child abuse scandals.
Recent News
- January 19, 2012Attorneys petition state court for Jordan Brown to be released
Eric Poole, Beaver County Times
- January 19, 2012Legal representation required in Pennsylvania juvenile courts, says state's high court
Ryan Schill, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
- January 19, 2012Senate approves juvenile reform bill
Robert Swift, Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice
- January 15, 2012Book 'Kids for Cash' focuses on children
Mark Guydish, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
- January 09, 2012Paying a price, long after the crime
Op-ed, Alfred Blumstein and Kiminori Nakamura, The New York Times
- January 07, 2012Child-on-child sex abuse poses complex challenges
David Crary, The Associated Press
- January 06, 2012Attorneys want Powell, centers liable
Terrie Morgan-Besecker, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
- January 06, 2012Juvie operator fights deal
Terrie Morgan-Besecker, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
- January 05, 2012Special judge finishes review of cases decided by "kids for cash" ex-judge
Mary Wilson, WITF
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3 Feb via webOur exec director, Robert Schwartz, is speaking today at @ABAesq's #abamidyear meeting on working with crossover and multi-system youth
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2 Feb via web@fairsentence Thanks for the retweet!
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27 Jan via web@PenFoundation We agree -- in our latest blog post calling for an end to #jlwop: http://t.co/cJLjaBhB
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27 Jan via webRead our latest blog post on why it's time to ban life without parole sentences for juveniles http://t.co/OAMDhLBm #jlwop
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25 Jan via webRT @radamward: #PushOutPolicies can limit children's opportunities in school, life via @iWatch @EdLawCenter @JuvLaw1975 http://t.co/5cqZ6cAJ
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25 Jan via webThanks for sharing RT @undergradwoman: Here it is: The History of Juvenile System and Civil Corruption in Pennsylvania http://t.co/UGkqPM54
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19 Jan via webThanks @JJIEga for referencing us in your article on PA's new rules requiring counsel in delinquency proceedings http://t.co/iWaHTlXr
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19 Jan via webWe & defense team for 14-year-old Jordan Brown have petitioned PA Superior Court for J.B.'s release from detention http://t.co/aJiTOrh0
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18 Jan via webUS Supreme Crt to rule on constitutionality of life w/out parole for juveniles convicted of homicide. Read our amicus brief: bit.ly/wdVLPt
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18 Jan via webSupreme Court declines to rule on whether schools may censor students who are off-campus when creating online attacks http://t.co/Qy9otoy6
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