Published inNCYL News‘Missouri Day of Empathy’: Youth advocacy in actionLooking back on a memorable experience in Jefferson City, where young people met with lawmakers to discuss juvenile justice reform3d ago3d ago
Published inNCYL NewsAmid troubling moves by the new administration, NCYL ramps up its advocacyThis week’s actions included a lawsuit against the Dept. of Ed., an attempt to intervene in a dropped abuse lawsuit & and a call to actionMar 14Mar 14
Published inNCYL NewsWomen’s History Month: Girls & young women continue to lead in push for progressCelebrating young pioneers who’ve made, and those who continue to make, an impact in their communities and beyondMar 7Mar 7
Published inNCYL NewsL.A. Probation staff offers troubling reminder of why kids shouldn’t be locked upLatest indictments reinforce need for strong community supports that prioritize youth safety, well-beingFeb 28Feb 28
Published inNCYL NewsRefunding fees to Riverside families: How one couple fought for their communityFreemans were inducted into the Impact Fund Class Action Hall of Fame for their pivotal role in challenging youth fines and feesFeb 24Feb 24
Published inNCYL NewsA parent’s journey: From childcare to kindergarten and beyondIn this guest post, a parent shares how she navigated the complex and critically important world of early childhood educationFeb 11Feb 11
Published inNCYL NewsHead Start funding freeze is a cruel, short-sighted actNCYL Executive Director Shakti Belway: Attempts to undermine early education programs leave children with fewer opportunitiesFeb 7Feb 7
Published inNCYL NewsBlack History Month: Learning from the past can help fuel a better futureA look at how today’s generation can continue progress — even as hard-fought freedoms and rights face increasing threatsFeb 4Feb 4
Published inNCYL NewsA year of progress for children and youth: NCYL’s 2024 Impact ReportNCYL’s staff, driven by the wisdom and experiences of young people and the power of community, helped create transformative change in 2024Jan 31Jan 31
Published inNCYL NewsChildren are often left ‘unrepresented and unseen’ in Colorado’s municipal courtsOur report on Lakewood (CO) municipal courts highlights systemic harms and offers reforms applicable to all communitiesJan 28Jan 28