In the past decade, it has become more common for children to be referred to adult criminal courts for trial. Juveniles are treated as adults in the court system, without the special protections given to juveniles. If your child has been charged with a crime, contact our firm today to schedule a consultation with an attorney who will respond aggressively to your child's juvenile law matter.
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Juvenile Matters Resource Links
Family and Corrections Network
FCN offers information and assistance to families of prisoners and tracks the impact of the justice system on the family.
Administration of Children, Youth & Families
This division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services administers the federal programs for child-focused social services; protective services and shelter for children and youth in at-risk situations; child care for working families and families on public assistance; and adoption for children with special needs.
Child Welfare League of America
The CWLA is an association of over 1,000 nonprofit entities that assist over 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services.
The Children's Defense Fund
Nonprofit organization CDF offers programs and lobbying on children's issues including juvenile justice.
Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice
The CJCJ promotes "balanced and humane criminal justice policies that reduce incarceration and promote long-term public safety" by developing community, policy and education programs.
American Civil Liberties Union: Criminal Justice: Juvenile Justice
The ACLU tracks juvenile justice trends and provides information and support for juveniles and the families of juveniles whose rights have been violated.
U.S. Department of Justice
The DOJ site includes statistics concerning youth crime and incarceration, as well as criminal enforcement and prevention measures.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
The OJJDP sponsors research and policy initiatives to guide federal juvenile justice issues and provides information about juvenile justice issues.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency
The NCCD promotes "effective, humane, fair and economically sound solutions to family, community and justice problems" and works with institutions and individuals to improve the justice system.
The National Center on Education, Disability, and Juvenile Justice
EDJJ provides assistance and research in support of delinquency prevention, education for incarcerated youth and transition services for children returning to the community.
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