Juvenile Law Center
Legal ServicesPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Juvenile Law Center is a nonprofit organization in the legal services sector based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1975, it was the first nonprofit public-interest law firm focused on representing children. The organization advocates for the rights, dignity, equity, and opportunities of youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, employing litigation, appellate advocacy, amicus briefs, policy reform, public education, training, consulting, and strategic communications. It is widely published and internationally recognized as a leader in the field. Its work seeks to shape laws and policies so they reflect developmental needs and international human rights norms, with a focus on advancing racial and economic equity. A notable recent development is the late-2022 launch of a Digital Youth Advocacy Toolkit.