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News Archive for "Juvenile Rights"

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Family Court “Transient Bench” Taking Heavy Toll on Kids

The temporary assignment of judges unfamiliar with family law compromises the administration of justice, reports the Queens Daily Eagle.

LAS Decries Placement of Young People in Isolated Confinement

Officials are exploiting an emergency declaration to hold young New Yorkers under inhumane conditions, according to THE CITY.

LAS Calls to End Arrest, Prosecution of Young Children After Violent Incident

The pepper-spraying and handcuffing of a nine-year-old in Rochester has renewed advocates' demand for legislation that would protect children under twelve, as reported by THE CITY.

LAS Lauds Juvenile Justice Reforms, Demands More Action

The Legal Aid Society welcomed a new law requiring police to videotape youth interrogations but called on Albany to enact more measures to protect young New Yorkers, according to The Imprint.

LAS Slams Failing Remote School Service in City Jails

Incarcerated students on Rikers Island are still waiting for video conferencing to continue their education, reports THE CITY.

LAS Secures End of Prone Restraint Practice on Youth in Residential Facilities

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services will no longer employ face-down restraints on children living in residential treatment centers or any OCFS overseen facilities, according to THE CITY.

LAS Lauds Bill Prohibiting NYPD Collection of Children’s DNA Without Consent

The City Council recently introduced legislation that will ban police from collecting the DNA of a minor without consent from a parent, legal guardian or attorney, according to THE CITY.

LAS Reaffirms Need for DNA Reforms After Judge Refuses to Expunge Teen’s Profile

A 15-year-old’s genetic information remains on file in the City's rouge DNA index after a ruling in Brooklyn Family Court, as reported by THE CITY.

LAS Calls on Governor Cuomo to Prohibit Prone Restraints Against Children

New York state continues to permit deadly class of restraints against children, reports the New York Daily News.

Legal Aid Unveils 2020 NYS Black Youth Justice Agenda

Platform includes legislation to end the arrest and prosecution of children under the age of 12; require consultation with counsel before a child may be interrogated by law enforcement; and protect New Yorkers' genetic privacy, reports the Chronicle For Social Change.