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February 14, 2012
Gov. Corbett's 'Fostering Connections' Proposal Can Benefit Pennsylvania's Foster Youth and Taxpayers
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.
January 12, 2012
Newly Announced Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Rules Are Major Advancement To Protect Youths' Legal Rights
Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes action to require that juveniles have legal representation in juvenile delinquency proceedings
December 16, 2011
Juvenile Law Center Announces Partial Settlement in Luzerne County Juvenile Litigation
A partial settlement for over $17 million has been reached in the Luzerne County juvenile-court civil litigation
October 28, 2011
Juvenile Law Center Selected as Leading High-Impact Nonprofit in National Survey
Nationwide group of experts names Juvenile Law Center one of the best nonprofits in the criminal justice sector
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August 25, 2011
Jordan Brown to be Tried in Juvenile Court
11 years old at time of arrest, Jordan would have been youngest in country to face life in prison
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August 16, 2011
August Challenge Grant: Double Your Support of Juvenile Law Center!
Board Member Barry Zubrow and wife, Jan, to match donations up to $50,000 this month
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August 11, 2011
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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June 16, 2011
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision Protects Miranda Rights for Youth
Court's ruling in J.D.B. v. North Carolina further demonstrates recognition that 'kids are different' under the Constitution
May 09, 2011
New PA Rules Require Juvenile Courts to Address Education and Health Care Needs of Youth in Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice Systems
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
May 03, 2011
Juvenile Law Center Testimony Supports State Funding of Indigent Juvenile Defense
Executive Director Robert Schwartz tells PA House Committee about consequences of failing to fund lawyers for youth accused of crime
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