Providing client-centered representation for parents, children and youth
Promoting resilience, dignity and respect
Youth, Rights & Justice advances the rights of children, parents, and families through advocacy in the courts, schools, legislature, and community.
Youth, Rights & Justice is Oregon’s principal non-profit law firm for youth and families. Through our work, we strive to keep children in school, out of trouble, and at home.
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We sat down with YRJ Staff Attorney Jennifer Stoller to discuss her work and what being at YRJ over the last nine years means to her. What made you want to be a lawyer? When I was in college, my … Read More
Case managers have become an integral part of YRJ’s holistic approach to juvenile and family defense. The Parent Child Representation Program, a pilot program started in Multnomah County in 2020, provided funding to hire case managers. This multidisciplinary approach has … Read More
Legal Assistant DeWayne Charley is celebrating his 20th anniversary with Youth, Rights & Justice in November. In this interview, DeWayne reflects on his work as an advocate for children in foster care, and the issues that are still faced … Read More
