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Exciting news!
In
October 2009 the Youth Advocacy Project (YAP) will become part of
the Youth Advocacy Department (YAD)! The
Massachusetts public defender agency, the Committee for Public
Counsel Services (CPCS), will enhance juvenile representation in
Massachusetts with the formation of YAD. With offices in Roxbury
(formerly YAP) and Worcester, YAD will lead, train, and support the
entire Massachusetts juvenile defense bar. As CPCS Chief Counsel
William Leahy stated: This is an important milestone in the
evolution of the Committee for Public Counsel Services. I am
confident that creation of the Youth Advocacy Department, so long
envisioned, will elevate the quality of representation.
The mission of the Youth Advocacy Project is to protect and advance the legal and human rights of children, and to promote their healthy development through active partnerships with the community.
Established by the Committee for Public
Counsel Services of Massachusetts, the Youth Advocacy Project (YAP) began in 1992 with a goal of protecting and advancing the legal and human rights of children and promoting their healthy development.
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YAP's programs and services go well beyond representation in the courtroom. With a staff of trial attorneys, education
attorneys, social service providers, and psychologists, YAP offers a holistic approach that encourages the development
of youth.
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The Juvenile Defense Network (JDN) is a Massachusetts based training and support program established to meet the needs of Juvenile Defense Lawyers
who represent children in delinquency and youthful offender cases.
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Over the years, YAP has created several initiatives and partnered with
different community organizations in efforts to increase advocacy
for indigent youth.
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The EdLaw Project is an advocacy organization created to ensure equal opportunity in life achievement for Boston youth
by enforcing every child's right to a quality education.
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YAP offers a variety of internships for Law School students, Graduate Social Work Students, Undergraduates, and Volunteers.
The Youth Advocacy Project is a proud sponsor of several
AmeriCorps*VISTA members.
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Support juvenile justice and your local community by making a tax-deductible donation to
the Youth Advocacy Project.
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