National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 5hProtecting students’ civil rights doesn’t stop at the federal level. On Oct. 15, we’re discussing how states and communities can fill gaps in federal protections and take action to defend students’ rights. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/fillingthe... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026🎉 Congratulations to NCYL’s Dana Flores and the Colorado Youth Justice Collaborative on receiving the 2026 Rupert-Tate Game Changer Award! This well-deserved recognition celebrates their leadership in advancing youth-led advocacy and meaningful youth justice reforms across Colorado. 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026When federal protections fall short, states can step up. Join us Oct. 15 to explore practical strategies states, advocates, policymakers, and communities can use to defend students’ civil rights. 12 PM PT Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/fillingthe... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Sex-based harassment doesn’t always look the same. SSAIS and NCYL’s new toolkit uses real-life scenarios to help students understand their rights and options. youthlaw.org/dearstudents/ 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Students missed more than 14 million days of school due to out-of-school suspensions in 2023-24. NCYL’s Dan Losen spoke with @npr.org about what new federal civil rights data reveals about discipline, disparities and lost learning time. www.npr.org/2026/10/07/n... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Asking for help after experiencing sex-based harassment doesn’t necessarily mean filing a formal complaint. Students can ask about supportive measures, confidentiality, reporting options and protections against retaliation. youthlaw.org/dearstudents/ 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Juvenile cases do not impact your right to vote. Ever. California’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 19, with Same Day Registration available through Election Day on Nov. 3. Know your rights and find more youth voting resources from OYCR: www.ylc.org/votinginfo/?... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Students shouldn’t have to become legal experts to understand their rights. SSAIS and NCYL’s new toolkit helps students and families understand their rights, options and where to turn after experiencing sex-based harassment at school. youthlaw.org/dearstudents/ 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The “parents’ rights” movement is influencing education policy across the country. On Oct. 8, we’re taking a closer look at the policies and narratives behind it and what a better framework for all children can look like. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/thetruthab...action.youthlaw.orgBack to School, But Not Back to NormalSix focused conversations on education civil rights, student safety, belonging, and what advocates, families, educators, and state leaders can do now. 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Head Start protections are at risk. NCYL is urging HHS to withdraw a proposed rule that would weaken federal standards for education, health, safety, privacy, language access and family supports in Head Start programs. Read more: docs.google.com/document/d/1... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A new @motherjones.com investigation examines the government’s ongoing separation of immigrant children from their families. 101
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Another win for California youth! 🎉 AB 1886, Ending Endless Probation for All, has been signed into law, strengthening protections against unnecessarily prolonged probation for youth, regardless of whether they live at home or in an out-of-home placement. 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Amid uncertainty around Title IX enforcement, students and families need clear information about their rights and options. NCYL + Stop Sexual Assault in Schools created a new youth-centered toolkit to help students navigate and respond to sex-based harassment at school. 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026What’s really behind the so-called “parents’ rights” movement? Join us Oct. 8 for a closer look at the policies and narratives driving the movement and a better framework that protects all children. 12 PM PT Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/thetruthab... 011
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026A hug shouldn’t be a privilege. 💙 AB 1646 is now law in California, giving youth in juvenile facilities the right to appropriate, consensual physical contact with loved ones during visits, including hugs and holding hands. A meaningful win for youth and families. 010
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Policies advanced in the name of “parents’ rights” are shaping schools across the country. But what do they mean for students? Join us Oct. 8 as we examine these narratives and discuss a framework that protects all children. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/thetruthab... 011
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A Path Home. NCYL, @acaciajustice.org, Loyola University Chicago’s Immigration & Human Rights Clinic, and The Door are launching the Children’s Due Process Project website. Explore resources and ways to participate: childrensdueprocess.org 121
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Many children are appearing in immigration court without attorneys, including children as young as 2. New @cnn.com reporting takes us inside a Texas courtroom where children are navigating complex, life-altering immigration proceedings. www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...cnn.comInside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN PoliticsMigrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation. 010
Reposted by National Center for Youth Law (NCYL)Senator Jeff Merkley @merkley.senate.gov · 30/09/2026Completely morally bankrupt: the Trump Administration is forcing children—including a 3-year-old—to represent themselves in immigration court, in clear violation of law and precedent. Cruelty is the point. Trauma is the goal. I’m focused on stopping it. www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...cnn.comInside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN PoliticsMigrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation. 46926
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Massive SNAP cuts could have consequences far beyond hunger. In a new @statnews.com op-ed, NCYL’s Kristen Weber and @ChildrensRights Sandy Santana examine how cuts to food assistance could increase families’ risk of CPS involvement and separation. Read: www.statnews.com/2026/09/29/s... 021
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Federal enforcement of students' civil rights is being dismantled. States can fill the gap. Our new Students' Civil Rights Act is model legislation to provide effective state-level protections from school-based discrimination. Explore the model: youthlaw.org/studentcivil... 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026States have an increasingly important role to play in protecting students’ civil rights. On Oct. 1, learn about model state legislation from NCYL and tools advocates can use to push for stronger protections in their communities. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/studentciv...action.youthlaw.orgBack to School, But Not Back to NormalSix focused conversations on education civil rights, student safety, belonging, and what advocates, families, educators, and state leaders can do now. 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026What happens when federal protections for students fall short? Join us Oct. 1 to explore how states can strengthen education civil rights protections and what advocates can do to move those efforts forward. 12 PM PT Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/studentciv... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026NCYL Managing Director Johnathan Smith spoke with @apnews.com about changes to federal civil rights enforcement in education:apnews.comTrump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schoolsThe Trump administration has shifted the approach to civil rights enforcement in American schools. Previously, both Republican and Democratic administrations addressed systemic racism, recognizing tha... 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026States have an increasingly important role to play in protecting students’ civil rights. On Oct. 1, learn about model state legislation from NCYL and tools advocates can use to push for stronger protections in their communities. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/studentciv... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026AI and automated tools are shaping decisions in child welfare. What guardrails are needed to protect children and families? A new joint report from NCYL, @childrens-rights.bsky.social & The Privacy Center at Georgetown Law explores the risks and possibilities. Read more: medium.com/@skg43/58b57...medium.comReport Out: Emerging Tech in Child Welfare ConveningBy: Stevie Glaberson, Taman Mohamed, Kristen Weber, & Shereen A. White 021
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Students are back in classrooms, and protecting their rights must remain a priority. Join us Sept. 24 for a conversation on federal school discipline guidance, what’s changed, and what it means for students. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/schooldisc... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Civil rights protections don’t disappear just because someone says so, even when that person is the President.mass.gov 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Changes to federal school discipline guidance have real consequences for students. On Sept. 24, we’re breaking down what’s changed, what remains unresolved, and what it means for students’ civil rights. Free + virtual. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/schooldisc... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Students are back in classrooms, and protecting their rights must remain a priority. Join us Sept. 24 for a conversation on federal school discipline guidance, what’s changed, and what it means for students. Register: action.youthlaw.org/a/schooldisc...action.youthlaw.orgBack to School, But Not Back to NormalSix focused conversations on education civil rights, student safety, belonging, and what advocates, families, educators, and state leaders can do now. 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Six Thursdays. Six urgent conversations about students’ civil rights. From school discipline and federal protections to foster care and school finance equity, join us Sept. 24–Oct. 29 to explore what students need now. Free + virtual. Register: youthlaw.org/educationweb... 010
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026How can professionals respond to peer recruitment in ways that promote safety, accountability, and support? 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Join the CSEC Action Team for Part 2 of our peer-to-peer recruitment series, focused on practical skills and strategies for assessing, preventing, and responding to recruitment behaviors while supporting all youth involved. 📅 September 16, 2026 ⏰ 1:30–4:00 p.m. PT 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026How can professionals respond to peer recruitment in ways that promote safety, accountability, and support? 101
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Children are spending months in federal immigration custody, even when family members are waiting to welcome them home. NCYL’s @rwolozin.bsky.social spoke with the @theguardian.com about our Children’s Due Process Project and the legal effort to help children get to loved ones. 120
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Join the CSEC Action Team for Part 2 of our peer-to-peer recruitment series, focused on practical skills and strategies for assessing, preventing, and responding to recruitment behaviors while supporting all youth involved. 📅 September 16, 2026 ⏰ 1:30–4:00 p.m. PT 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Nearly 50 years after racial violence erupted at San Carlos High School, its impact is still felt today. In a new NCYL blog, Youth Justice intern Savannah Jasper connects her family’s experience with school segregation to the lasting effects of redlining and inequities students continue to face. 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Join Safe House Project for Rethinking Peer Recruitment with Youth Experiencing Exploitation, a conversation exploring peer recruitment through a trauma-informed lens. 📅 Aug. 27 | 9–10 a.m. PT 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Every child deserves to feel welcome at school. NCYL joined @childrens-rights.bsky.social and 20+ organizations and advocates in a Supreme Court amicus brief opposing the exclusion of children from publicly funded preschool because their parents are LGBTQ+. youthlaw.org/wp-content/u... 010
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Peer recruitment is one of the most misunderstood dynamics in youth exploitation. Join Safe House Project for a conversation on peer recruitment through a trauma-informed lens. 📅 Thursday, Aug. 27 ⏰ 9–10 a.m. PT Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This week is SNAP Nationwide Week of Action! Strong programs help families access the food and support they need. From farmers who grow our food to families putting meals on the table, SNAP strengthens communities across the country. 143
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Tens of thousands of children — some too young to speak — will be forced to navigate a complex immigration system alone, because the Trump administration refuses to pay for legal support Congress has already approved. 132
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Join NCYL's Mae Ackerman-Brimberg and María Contreras at the @naccchildlaw.bsky.social National Child Welfare Law Conference as they present "Beyond the Silos: Addressing the Intersectional Realities of Exploited Youth." 📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 Register: bit.ly/3PWHnQI #NACC2026 010
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026NCYL's Mae Ackerman-Brimberg and María Contreras will present at #NACC2026 on moving beyond siloed responses to better support youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. 📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 Register: bit.ly/3PWHnQI @naccchildlaw.bsky.social 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Children's access to experienced legal advocates is under attack. The government is replacing the existing children’s legal services network with a $150M contract with a single law firm with no meaningful experience serving unaccompanied children. Read more: www.politico.com/news/2026/08...politico.com26-employee Texas law firm gets $150M to represent 24,000 children in immigration courtNone of the Burke Law Group’s lawyers list immigration law as an area of expertise, per the firm’s website. 130
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 03/08/2026NCYL's Mae Ackerman-Brimberg and María Contreras will present at #NACC2026 on moving beyond siloed responses to better support youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. 📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 Register: bit.ly/3PWHnQI @naccchildlaw.bsky.social 011
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, NCYL recognizes the unique barriers BIPOC communities face in accessing mental health care and celebrates their resilience. 100
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Children who have survived trafficking, abuse, and violence need stability and safety to heal. Deportation to the place they fled is not a policy outcome. The Trump administration must stop hurting these children. Protect #UnaccompaniedChildren tinyurl.com/protect-kids 000
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Before adopting a new technology in child welfare, agencies should ask a basic question: What problem are we actually trying to solve? If the root cause is poverty, housing instability, inadequate healthcare, or underinvestment in families, technology may not be the answer.medium.comData and automation in the family policing system: A primerOn June 4, 2026, the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law, together with co-organizers Children’s Rights and the National… 120
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Join NCYL's Mae Ackerman-Brimberg and María Contreras at the @naccchildlaw.bsky.social National Child Welfare Law Conference as they present "Beyond the Silos: Addressing the Intersectional Realities of Exploited Youth." 📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 Register: bit.ly/3PWHnQI #NACC2026 000