Juvenile Justice & Children’s Rights Section
Reconsidering North Carolina’s Minimum Age of Jurisdiction
In 2019, North Carolina raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 16 to 18. This law, which was in effect for a hundred years, addressed the maximum age at…
When Children Reject Contact With a Parent
As a child’s attorney, I read an article by the child psychiatrist, Dr. Roy Lubit, with interest. The article is entitled “Valid and invalid ways to…
No More Minors in Jails
This article was originally published on the UNC School of Government blog On the Civil Side and has been republished with permission. No More Minors in Jails…
Education Decisions in the Wake of COVID-19
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…
On A Mission To Address Racial Injustice
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…
Juvenile Justice Pandemic Lessons
This article was originally published on the UNC School of Government blog On the Civil Side and has been republished with permission. The Juvenile…
Disproportionate Minority Contact in North Carolina
In June 2019, Disproportionate Minority Contact in North Carolina: An Assessment Study by Stan Orchowsky, Ph.D., Cambiare Consulting and Michael J. Leiber,…
Coronavirus Updates and Resources for Parents and Students
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…
Fight Hunger, Help Others in the COVID-19 Pandemic – Participate in the Legal Feeding Frenzy and Support Your Local Food Bank!
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.…
Raise the Age Tips and Resources for Law Enforcement
Jacquelyn Greene, Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government for the UNC School of Government, recently posted the following item regarding the new…