Parents or Guardians
From the resource by Case Western Reserve University Schubert Center for Child Studies: “This document offers an overview of the most current and reliable national and Ohio-specific guidance and resources to support practitioners and providers working with immigrant children. It is organized in the following child and youth-specific settings: Each section provides practical tools, current…
From the Summary of this practice guide by Youth Law Center: “In May 2025, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) issued an All County Information Notice (ACIN) in response to the growing intersection between immigration enforcement and child welfare involvement. The ACIN provides guidance regarding the rights of children, youth, and parents who are…
From the resource by Children’s Rights: “Every child deserves to grow up supported by family, connected to community, and free from fear. Yet federal immigration policies systematically undermine these basic rights, subjecting immigrant children to family separation, detention in harmful settings, and isolation from community supports. These harms are the result of deliberate policy choices…
The Florida Court of Appeals, Second District, found the trial court erred when it decided to make an upward departure from the recommendation of the Department of Juvenile Justice’s recommendation and failed to explain why the departure was most appropriate for T.S.’s individual rehabilitative needs. The court reasoned in part: “Simply listing ‘reasons’ that are…
From the resource by Kids in Need of Defense: “This policy brief provides an overview of the expanding ways that the Administration’s policies and actions are tearing families apart and illustrates how the Administration is using government agencies, resources, and staffing to exploit, rather than mitigate, children’s vulnerabilities. It documents how efforts prioritizing the removal…
This resource from Citizens for Juvenile Justice offers practical guidance for immigrant youth and families interacting with the juvenile legal system. From the resource: “A young person learning that they are being summoned to appear in juvenile court can be stressful. This is especially the case when a young person is from an immigrant background,…
From the Background of this issue brief by National Immigration Law Center: “This issue brief is designed for individuals or groups advocating for state legislation to protect access to a free public K-12 education for immigrant students and for immigrant students to be safe and protected while in school. The brief outlines some steps that…
The Ohio Court of Appeals, Fourth Appellate District, held that the trial court erred in accepting I.R.M.’s plea because she did not validly waive her right to counsel, proceeded to disposition without a parent, guardian or custodian present, and abused its discretion by placing I.R.M. in a facility for six months. The court stated in…
Abstract: “The impact of immigration policies on Latinx/é mixed-status families and their children is undeniable. Changes in immigration policy, focused on increased deportation enforcement, within the last three decades have led to an increased fear of deportation and unique circumstances mixed-status families must navigate. These circumstances, combined with fear of deportation, have had deleterious effects…
From the Executive Summary, developed by Equip for Equality: “The children in the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (“JTDC”) are some of the most vulnerable youth in Cook County, many having experienced significant trauma and violence as part of their daily existence. The JTDC is the juvenile jail for Cook County, housing youth awaiting adjudication of their cases, as well…
This report from The Sentencing Project discusses the state of diversion for youth in the juvenile legal system, existing disparities in diversion and why they are so severe, and strategies for expanding diversion. From the Summary: “Diverting youth from juvenile court involvement should be a central focus in efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities…
