“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth” African Proverb
How can we as defenders contribute to creating a community that provides services, programs, and has direct impact of the direction of local youth justice policy?
Public Housing Authority: “One Strike and You’re Out”
“On March 28, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, which established the legal foundation for the "One Strike and You’re…
Going to a Not Attorney Exclusive Youth Defender Conference: 2023 Youth Defender Leadership Summit
I truly believe the best way to understand a community is to experience its environment and listen to its stories and concerns. Going to the 2023 Youth Defender…
Lessons Learned from the 2023 Gault Center Summit
OJD stepped away from the office this week to attend the 2023 Gault Center National Youth Defender Leadership Summit hosted by The Gault Center. The summit was two…
Probable Cause—Rules of Evidence Don’t Apply?
There is no Constitutional right to a probable cause hearing but there are statutory rights under Chapter 7B and 15A of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Case Law Corner Vol. 10: No. COA22-965 & No. COA23-100
In re: S.C.No. COA22-965, 2023 N.C. App. LEXIS 529 Onslow CountySeptember 5, 2023https://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=2&pdf=42606Summary: A hearing was held in delinquency court on a petition for misdemeanor assault in which…
Why You Should Read DJJDP’s 2022 Annual Report
If you’re not already aware, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention releases an annual report covering its activities and statistics from the past year. This year’s…
Central Youth Defender Forum: “Defending Youth Charged with Violent Offenses’
Watch our Central Youth Defender Forum: "Defending Youth Charged with Violent Offenses" recap video! We had a great time with defenders from the central and western region of…
BLOG REPOST – “From a Lawyer’s View: Credit for Time Served?”
Originally posted on Mar 31, 2023When a child is charged with a criminal offense through a juvenile petition and placed in secure custody, the statute is silent regarding…
What does the Juvenile Court System Experience Mean for Children?
The juvenile court system experience can be traumatic. That’s why is crucial to consider the humanization of work purpose.