Freedom of Expression
From the abstract: “When rap lyrics or videos are offered as evidence in a criminal proceeding, trial judges must determine whether the material is admissible. This decision-making process may be complex and/or nuanced, since it involves principles of substantive law, evidentiary rules, trial procedure, societal norms, and biases all at once. With this Article, the…
In October 2025, the Gault Center convened over three hundred youth defense lawyers and advocates at our annual Youth Defender Leadership Summit. Together, we practiced the cultivation of community in service of building a more just, more liberated, and more human humanity for all children and for us all. This resource captures the shared learnings…
From the introduction: “This Article discusses the myriad challenges lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQIA+) youth face in the United States (U.S.). The Article focuses on issues LGBTQIA+ (the “plus” holds space for other sexual identities not represented within the acronym) youth confront in school as well as the issues faced by families with…
From the Conclusion: “For too long, LGBT young people in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems have been overlooked, ignored and mistreated. Because of the hard work of hundreds of advocates who have come together through coordinated national efforts, a cultural shift has begun. These advocates are creating effective nondiscrimination policies, best practices guidelines,…
