A Guide to Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Court Involvement in Oregon

This guide is meant to help young people in Oregon understand the collateral consequences to juvenile court involvement and adjudications, and what they can do to overcome those consequences. Written in youth-friendly language, this guide walks through how young people should talk about their juvenile court record, the impact of their record on school, jobs, military involvement, public benefits, and housing. This guide also shares guidance on how young people in Oregon can ask for their juvenile court record to be sealed.

From the introduction: “[Y]ou can still pursue your goals and build a bright future by understanding the challenges caused by a juvenile record and knowing what to do and where to get help. The road forward might be met with challenges — but we hope this guide will show you that progress can be made and there is a community of advocates in Oregon who are here to help you succeed.”