The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee voted to advance HB 1381 today, which YSRP hopes will usher in a more humane era of support and care for youth involved in the criminal legal system.
Youth Advocacy Project Kicks Off Second Year

- Working on behalf of individual clients: by drafting reports for the court and making referrals to community-based organizations
- Research projects: by gathering case law and other legal support for advocacy positions and policy work
- Community education: by spreading the word about kids in adult court and how to prevent youth from coming in contact with the system; and supporting those who have already had contact with the system