Published inNCYL NewsNational Center for Youth Law vows to protect the rights of children & youthNCYL Executive Director Shakti Belway responds to this week’s election resultsNov 7Nov 7
Published inNCYL News‘Voting is an act of patriotism’: Why it’s critical that young people use their ballotMembers of the Youth Advisory Board for NCYL’s Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth (RHEP) on why voting mattersNov 1Nov 1
Published inNCYL NewsCDC sounds alarm: ‘School discipline is an urgent public health problem’Pair of national studies align with findings of NCYL’s ‘Lost Instruction’ report on California schoolsOct 25Oct 25
Published inNCYL NewsYouth Justice Action Month: Young people deserve betterYoung people are still being locked up. Here’s how we’re supporting alternatives that prioritize the well-being of youth and communities.Oct 17Oct 17
Published inNCYL NewsIndigenous Peoples’ Day: The fight for equity continuesWe must break cycles of violent and dehumanizing policies against Native youth, families and communitiesOct 11Oct 11
Published inNCYL NewsLet’s take collective action to end youth suicideAs National Suicide Prevention Month comes to an end, we must stay vigilant in ensuring youth receive the care and support they needSep 30Sep 30
Published inNCYL NewsWhen a Latino community in California helped change the course of American historyThis Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s vital we celebrate & learn from those who came before usSep 25Sep 25
Published inNCYL NewsSpeaking up in Sacramento: Teen reflects on YOUTH Day experience in and around California CapitolSixteen-year-old Adrian Tejeda dives into the importance of overcoming nerves, advocating for improvements — and pacing yourselfSep 6Sep 6
Published inNCYL NewsYoung people share insights from YOUTH Day at the California CapitolThis month’s advocacy event allowed 120+ community members to speak directly to state lawmakers. Here are some of their reflections.Aug 27Aug 27
Published inNCYL NewsWhy we must move away from flawed, punitive systemsA look at child welfare history & practices in Illinois, where our new ‘Know Your Rights’ guide aims to help spur efforts for changeAug 20Aug 20
