By Jen Story Fellow advocates, I write to provide a few updates and red flags regarding plans for the upcoming school year in light of ongoing coronavirus spikes. These updates are directly relevant to any education clients you currently have in your offices, and also to any other clients who may have school-aged children in […]
As members of the Juvenile Justice and Children’s Rights Section, we stand in solidarity with our friends and colleagues in the Black community and condemn the tragic and senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks, and many others. We know that racism is deeply rooted in American society and recognize the […]
This article was originally published on the UNC School of Government blog On the Civil Side and has been republished with permission. By Jacquelyn Greene The Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) met on May 15. The meeting began with a presentation from William Lassiter, Deputy Secretary for Juvenile Justice. While the goal of the presentation was to […]
By Eric J. Zogry In June 2019, Disproportionate Minority Contact in North Carolina: An Assessment Study by Stan Orchowsky, Ph.D., Cambiare Consulting and Michael J. Leiber, Ph.D. and Chae M. Jaynes, Ph.D., University of South Florida, was released through a grant from the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission. This was the first statewide study on […]
By Jen Story Update: Since this compilation of updates and resources was published last week, new guidance has been released by the US Department of Education and Governor Cooper has issued a second executive order extending school closures. Legal Aid staff are in communication with state officials about these changes and will have updated information […]
By Michele Livingstone and Will Quick We are in unprecedented times with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It is now more important than ever that we help our neighbors and those who are not as fortunate. I am confident that each of you is doing your part. Even in the best of times, however, over 1.5 Million North […]
Jacquelyn Greene, Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government for the UNC School of Government, recently posted the following item regarding the new Raise the Age law on the On the Civil Side blog of the UNC School of Government: Raise the Age Tips and Resources for Law Enforcement
By Jared Simmons According to the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, over 10,000 children in North Carolina are in the foster care system as of 2018. Since 1983, the North Carolina juvenile system has supported the role of the Guardian ad Litem in each case to be a strong voice for children in the […]
By Niya Fonville Imagine being asked “Hey girl, what attorney are you here for?” by a court official or having a client you have never met claim (in a phone consultation) that “all the N-word and Mexicans are taking over and I can’t get help.” Then imagine being expected to zealously advocate for clients and […]