Policy Agenda 2010

PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF YOUTH IN CARE

The Bill of Rights for Youth in Care would legally define the basic rights of detained and incarcerated youth in New York State, and codify recent policy changes that protect the safety and well-being and promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in detention.

MORE INFO:

• Read the legislation (A/03472)
• Contact DeAvery Irons, Acting Director of the Juvenile Justice Project