The National Juvenile Defender Center, based in Baltimore, MD, is a leading organization dedicated to ensuring that young people involved in the juvenile legal system have access to quality legal representation. With a mission to fulfill the constitutional promise of providing counsel to youth in delinquency proceedings, the center offers training, technical assistance, and resources to support defenders in their work. They also focus on addressing racial disparities and promoting racial justice within the juvenile justice system.
The Gault Center, a part of the National Juvenile Defender Center, specializes in defending the rights of youth in delinquency court. They support a community of youth defenders across the country, organizing innovative trainings and providing assistance to ensure effective representation for children. Through their data research and state assessments, they work towards identifying gaps and strengths in youth defense systems, ultimately striving to enhance due process protections for children involved in the legal system.
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