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Pacific Juvenile Defender Center

Pacific Juvenile Defender Center
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“Juvenile parolees are a special class of parolees for whom appointment of counsel is always appropriate.”

— L.H. v. Schwarzenegger, Civ. No. 2:06-cv-02042 (E.D. Cal. 2008) 

 

Mentally Ill Offenders Strain Juvenile Justice System

The New York Times highlights how the juvenile justice system is the final destination for children with mental illnesses.  Los Angeles County and California’s Division of Juvenile Justice are described. 

The article is dated August 9, 2009 and available at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/10/us/10juvenile.html