Our Mission
DC Lawyers for Youth (“DCLY”) is an organization founded by alumni of the Georgetown Juvenile Justice Clinic. The purpose of DCLY is to improve the Washington D.C. juvenile justice system through advocacy, direct service, and the dissemination of information. By bridging the worlds of ideas and action, DCLY will empower and engage the District’s legal community and youth to effect positive change.
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Our Most Recent Blog Posts
DC Council Rejects Curfew Bill, Again
Posted by DCLY on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 10:44amOn June 1, 2010, the DC Council rejected emergency curfew legislation introduced by Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6).
Big Things Happening at DCLY
Posted by DCLY on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 5:31pmAs you can see from our website re-design, DCLY has been busy with several exciting projects.
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DC Lawyers for Youth Releases 2010 Parent Handbook
DCLY has created a Handbook directed at parents with children in need of services or children involved in the juvenile justice system and will begin distribution this month. To commemorate the release of our Parent Handbook, DCLY will be holding a luncheon and workshop on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, which will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about DCLY, the impetus for our Handbook and how to use this resource.
Parent Handbook Luncheon and Workshop
Co-sponsored by the Georgetown Juvenile Justice Clinic
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Georgetown Law Center
600 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Hotung Building Room 200
Parent Handbook Launch Party
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Coco Sala, 929 F St., NW
(No Cover, Discounted Drinks)