Juvenile Defense Resources

What is it about?

Defending children requires specialized knowledge and resources – this app gives juvenile defense attorneys resources needed to defend young people in delinquency cases. The National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) is dedicated to promoting justice for all children by ensuring excellence in juvenile defense. NJDC provides national leadership on juvenile defense issues by establishing juvenile defense standards, training lawyers, advocating for children's rights, building community partnerships, and advancing policy reform in juvenile court. Our resources offer support to urban, suburban, rural, and tribal areas to enable juvenile defense lawyers to elevate the voices of youth, families, and impacted communities to create positive case outcomes and meaningful opportunities for all young people. NJDC works with diverse coalitions to advance the reform of juvenile courts practices including the protection of children’s rights — particularly the right to counsel.