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Has your child been arrested and charged with a juvenile crime in Florida? Laura Spencer Coleman is a respected juvenile law attorney who can help you navigate the legal process.

Equal Justice Works Fellow Katherine Burdick (’12), sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, is expanding equal access to high quality education to all youth through her tireless work at the Juvenile Law Center in Philadelphia, Pa on behalf of youth placed in foster care or juvenile justice system institutions. Currently, youth in juvenile justice facilities are chronically behind in school, and more than half eventually drop out. Throughout…

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Commonwealth v. Batts that, before a child can be sentenced to life…

During the global crisis that is COVID-19, we urge the protection of our country's most vulnerable youth - particularly those in the child welfare and justic...

Are you considering filing for a divorce (dissolution) in Indiana? We know that the decision to leave a marriage is never an easy one. It requires a lot of thoughtful contemplation, self-reflection, deliberation, some major soul searching, and a bit of planning. If you find yourself contemplating a divorce in Indiana, this is what you need to know
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A child can absolutely be arrested by a police officer; a child's age is no defense if that child broke the law. However, because the arrested individual is a minor, both law enforcement and the juvenile court have wider discretion in how to respond to the incident. For example, when an officer arrests a child for an alleged delinquent act, the officer may
A). Release the child to the custody of the child's parent;
B). At the discretion of the officer, release the…

Have you ever had to ask yourself: Where will I sleep tonight? For many young people in Philadelphia and across the country, struggling to find and maintain stable housing is an all-too-frequent reality. Earlier this week, the Stoneleigh Foundation , Juvenile Law Center , and Philly Homes 4 Youth co-hosted a screening of The Homestretch , a powerful documentary about three teenagers fighting to stay in…

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This webinar features a discussion of changes to Title I, Part D of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and describe how ESSA can improve access to education for youth involved in or reentering from the juvenile justice system. The webinar will include time to discuss specific questions from participants. Robert F. Kennedy Juvenile Justice Collaborative is hosting this webinar with technical support from the…

In Connecticut, juveniles are considered to be all those under the age of 18. If you are over the age of 18, you can be charged as an adult instead. If a juvenile has committed a violent crime, they may be waived up to be tried as an adult depending on the seriousness of theirRead More

Criminal acts can be learned at a young age. Although these juveniles may be just children, they should still be held accountable for their actions. They can face penalties for their crimes just as adults can. Their cases should be heard and consequences should be given in order to show that their crime should notRead More

A 12-year-old and 16-year-old were shot Tuesday night

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Criminal Law Section MCLE Juvenile Transfer Hearings Join the Criminal Law Section for an MCLE Juvenile Transfer Hearings on Thursday March 30 from 12 15 1 15 pm registration begins at 11 45 am at the SJCBA Offices

As children grow and learn over the years, they are bound to make mistakes. As parents, it can be hard to watch children with bad behavior. When children are experiencing particularly bad behavior, they may get themselves into legal trouble. Children are still able to be tried as juveniles in court. This can lead toRead More

If your child has been charged with a crime, contact Lynchburg juvenile criminal defense attorney Craig P. Tiller at 434-338-7093 for a free consultation.

Police say a juvenile was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital after an overnight shooting in Parkway Village.

By Shawn C. Marsh, Ph.D. and Kelly Ranasinghe, J.D., C.W.L.S. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than three million children were reported to authorities for abuse or neglect in 2012, with approximately two million of … Continue reading →

Bill allows 16- and 17-year-olds to be tried as juveniles - Felonies - Woody White Law PLLC