Week in Review: June 6-10
Happy Friday Readers! School's out and the summer has officially started for the kids! While we know that summer means less school-based offenses, we know that doesn't mean…
Week in Review: May 30-June3
FRIDAYY!!! Who isn't ready for the weekend after a short week? I know we are. This week's blog is all about the CLE's! We have one big announcement…
Week in Review: May 23-27
Summer Fridays! School's out (for most) and summer is on the way. This week, we're prepping for the SJDC Summit in Montgomery, Alabama next weekend, training our defenders…
Apply to be a Youth Justice Leadership Fellow!!!
Image From the National Juvenile Justice NetworkAre you interested in becoming a YJLI fellow or do you know an advocate or organizer who is a person of color…
From a Lawyer’s View: What If My 13-, 14- or 15-Year-Old Client Gets Indicted?
When Raise the Age (RTA) was passed, it created a new procedure in juvenile court. A 16- or 17-year-old charged with a Class A through G offense can…
Tips for PAC to Get Paid Faster (aka not have your fee application returned)
A new week means a new week in review, but this week, we're doing things a bit differently. This week’s post includes tips and insights from IDS fee…
Week in Review: May 2-6
It's getting closer and closer to SUMMER!!!!! That's not stopping OJD though. We have CLE's to plan and trips to take to help our defenders keep doing awesome…
White Paper on the Science of Late Adolescence: A Guide for Judges, Attorneys, and Policy Makers
My high schooler is currently working on a Civics Literacy project in which she is tasked with creating a summary of candidates running for office and including relevant…
Week in Review: April 18-22
Happy Friday Defenders! It's getting warmer outside and that means summer is here! Hopefully less school-based petitions and even less summer trouble for everyone! Let's get started wrapping…
Happy Easter Sunday!
We hope you have a BUNNY good time today. Enjoy the Easter egg hunts, the good food, and the family time (especially after the last 2 years!). See…