Of the unique youth processed through the juvenile court system this reporting period, how many were represented by attorneys who were trained on juvenile defense practices that align with national standards?
RequiredoutcomeFY2026Q8
Tier 1: Collect today
A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.
Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be listed once during a reporting period and should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Youth are individuals who could be eligible to receive indigent defense services if they are ever involved with the juvenile court. Processing in juvenile court refers to the entire, multi-stage legal process a young person (usually under 18) goes through after being accused of a crime, ranging from the initial arrest and detention to the final court disposition. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and delivery, aimed at helping individuals apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for a task, job, or organization. In the context of this program, training refers to juvenile defense practices or client-centered defense models. The trainings focus on representing juveniles in court proceedings and in related matters such as, but not limited to: an understanding of adolescent brain development, the intersection of juvenile delinquency and advocacy for a student’s educational rights and remedies, supports in the appeals process, special consideration for sealing and expungement of juvenile records, and strategies to connect youth and their families with social work and other community-based supports. Juvenile defense practices consistent with national standards —principally The Gault Center's National Juvenile Defense Standards—emphasize zealous, client-directed advocacy; specialized training; and early, continuous representation. Key practices include protecting due process rights, applying adolescent development science to cases, utilizing holistic advocacy to address underlying needs, and actively challenging systemic deficiencies.
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