Though most young people do not initially identify their problems as legal in nature, legal advocacy can often help prevent the experience or reoccurrence of homelessness.
Op-Ed (NATIONAL)
Erin Lovell
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE)
April 11, 2019
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Tags: Homeless Youth, Juvenile Justice
Organizations mentioned/involved: Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYCWA) (Seattle)
Op-Ed (NATIONAL)
Erin Lovell
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE)
April 11, 2019
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Tags: Homeless Youth, Juvenile Justice
Organizations mentioned/involved: Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYCWA) (Seattle)
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Any minor struggling with homelessness alone has a legal issue, because someone is legally responsible for caring for each child. Minors struggling with homelessness need legal advice to understand their options for safety, to access emergency shelter, education and medical care. Many minors need an attorney to help them navigate and access immigration relief, child protective services, educational systems and juvenile and family court proceedings.