We also support youth using the drop-in and housing programs at DreamCatcher and Covenant House youth shelters in Oakland, providing legal and social support to youth under 18 who do not have a safe caregiver and young adults who want to remove barriers to their independence. TRLA`s juvenile justice team assists teens charged with a crime before a justice of the peace or district court, including Class C offenses such as truancy/non-attendance, assault, class disruption, and disorderly behavior. The team also works with students on issues such as sealing juvenile acts, emancipation and disbarment of sex offenders. If you need this type of legal services, you can call our hotline. TRLA admissions workers can help you with the application process. You can use our online selection form. First selection for legal aid for education/juvenile justice. Please note that completing the form is only the first step in applying for free legal aid. The Legal Aid Society is New York`s leading youth advocate. We are committed to providing our clients with continuous, comprehensive and enthusiastic representation. In New York`s family and criminal courts, we counsel minors and families affected by juvenile justice, including preventing police interviews, arranging secure transfers, and avoiding court records through early involvement of legal support and intervention.
The Texas Foster Youth Justice Project helps current and former foster children understand and protect their legal rights. Para obtener ayuda legal con estos y otros asuntos, llame al 1-888-988-9996 o use nuestra aplicación sobre el internet en el siguiente enlace. If your child has any of these issues, the ALTM Education and Special Education team may be able to help. You can call the General Legal Services hotline listed above or fill out the initial selection for education/juvenile justice. Please note that TRLA supports low-income families and your family must meet state and federal income requirements. The first screening form is the first step in a longer application process. TRLA can also help if you are a youth experiencing homelessness and need help with legal issues related to housing, obtaining CPS documents and utilities. If you require assistance with these questions, please contact our General Legal Services Helpline (888) 988-9996. TRLA staff will guide you through the application process. Founded in response to community needs and service gaps, LCYC has evolved and expanded access to justice for youth in Washington. We provide direct legal services to hundreds of youth and young adults each year to improve legal literacy and expand access to justice.
TRLA represents, advises and advocates for young people facing a range of legal, educational and economic issues. We help young people understand and assess legal issues, options, possible consequences and opportunities before they determine the way forward. We help keep youth safe, connected and accommodated. As part of a long-term project with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, the Juvenile Rights Practice Special Litigation Law Reform Unit (SLLRU) aims to reduce the stigma associated with the arrest and persecution of minors. Our lawyers work with youth throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In each county, our work takes different forms and priorities: Youth Law Project offers a wide range of civil law services We are also available to speak to youth in San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin and Napa counties. Our team of social workers helps access basic services and helps youth plan for safety in their communities. Maighna Jain, our Regional General Counsel, and Brian Amaya, our Regional Supervisory Counsel, coordinate this regional work. Students who are temporarily suspended from school are at increased risk of dropping out of school. We represent students at suspension hearings to ensure their rights are protected – and to prevent them from being transported from school to prison.
We also help youth pursuing higher education by providing advice on job application issues related to criminal history and advising them on eligibility for financial support. In addition to advice and advocacy, YLP also provides training on youth rights and responsibilities for staff and youth, ranging from informal questions and answers to Know Your Rights presentations. The YLP takes calls and/or emails from teens or agency employees anywhere in the state of Minnesota who need the help of a lawyer. « I am an educated person, » Sabrina said. « I even worked in schools. But attending these MYP meetings was absolutely overwhelming. Our lawyer was our voice when we didn`t know what to say, » she said. « Having someone who is that voice for us meant the world. » Know Your Rights: McKinney-Vento Act (Education Rights for Homeless Youth) Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) Youth Rights Project (YLP) provides comprehensive civil justice services to youth up to the age of 24 who are abused or neglected, homeless or sexually exploited, or at risk of homelessness or sexual exploitation, or issues of security, low consent, access to education, public services, obtaining official identification or other civil law issues.
We do not deal with criminal cases. The Youth Justice Team believes that youth should be treated with respect and have the resources they need to achieve their goals. To this end, we engage in civil representation, social work, community cooperation and systematic advocacy in partnership with the youth we serve. We offer civil law services to youth between the ages of 13 and 26 to prevent entry or reintegration into the justice system To determine your eligibility for services, we recommend that you call www.nhlegalaid.org or visit your local New Hampshire legal aid office in your area. Are you a youth (up to 24 years old) or the parent of a teenager with a question about your legal rights? Our four focal points are: Child Protection, Juvenile Court, Youth and Families with an Immigrant Background, and Youth Homelessness. Funds invested in LCYC support direct advocacy, community partnerships and systemic advocacy to improve the well-being of young people and promote their legal rights. With BayLegal`s support, teens are adequately supported by community resources such as appropriate educational placement, access to mental health counseling, economic stability through government social programs – and therefore no longer need ongoing oversight of the juvenile justice system.
