JUVENILE LAW CENTER

Philadelphia, PA

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JUVENILE LAW CENTER

Physical Address:: Philadelphia, PA 19107
EIN:: 23-1976386
Web URL:: www.jlc.org
Leadership:: Robert G. Schwartz, Esq.

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Fiscal Year Starting: Sep 01, 2010
Fiscal Year Ending: Aug 31, 2011

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Total Revenue	$4,643,245

Expenses
Total Expenses	$2,901,009

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JUVENILE LAW CENTER

Physical Address:: Philadelphia, PA 19107
EIN:: 23-1976386
Web URL:: www.jlc.org
NTEE Category:: I Crime, Legal Related; I80 (Legal Services)
Year Founded:: 1975
Ruling Year:: 1975

Mission Statement

JUVENILE LAW CENTER IS A NATIONAL PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM THAT USES THE LAW TO IMPROVE THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUSTICE SYSTEMS FOR TEENAGERS BY ENSURING THAT THEY ARE TREATED FAIRLY, HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED, AND AREN'T HARMED BY SYSTEMS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP THEM.

Expert Assessment

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The Juvenile Law Center has provided powerful litigation to juvenile defendants and has Read More »

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Leadership

Robert G. Schwartz, Esq.

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Evidence of Impact

Experts say that Juvenile Law Center has accomplished tremendous things in Pennsylvania that no other state-level juvenile justice organization has been able to accomplish, and that Juvenile Law Center has provided legal expertise in cases across the country related to juvenile justice issues that has resulted positive decisions leading to systemic changes in juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

Expert Comments

Successful Reform

Juvenile Law Center has changed numerous laws in Pennsylvania related to youth involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice system. They uncovered, litigated, and won one of the most egregious crimes of a local judge sending kids to jail in return for kickbacks from a local for profit prison company. They provided legal expertise in cases across the country related to juvenile justice issues that resulted in positive decisions leading to many systemic changes in juvenile justice systems. This group also provides direct services to youth and families that links to policy advocacy efforts. — Foundation Professional

JLC has accomplished tremendous things in Pennsylvania that no other state-level juvenile justice organization has been able to accomplish. They have also worked hard to communicate the strategies for their success to others nationwide. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Represent Children & Change Policy

Amazing success representing kids and changing policy. — Researcher and Faculty

Effective Litigation

They provide strong litigation of juvenile justice cases. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Organizational Strengths

According to experts, Juvenile Law Center is strong particularly in terms of its leadership, staff, and its connections to major policy and decision-making bodies throughout the state.

Expert Comments

Effective and Respected Leadership

They have a strong, well respected leadership and senior management team. JLC is incredibly well-connected to all the major policy and decision making bodies throughout the state. They are savvy and collaborative in nature that has served them well in the state. — Foundation Professional

Founders still involved and yet do great job of bringing in new talent. — Researcher and Faculty

Bob Schwartz and his staff are both incredibly smart and incredibly hard-working, and are always willing to work harder. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Strong Advocacy Programs

They use incredible lawyering and advocacy for children serving inhumane sentences. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Areas for Improvement

Experts have said that this organization could improve with more staff members and with a good focus on continuity of leadership.

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Continuity of Leadership

Leader will soon retire, and it is unclear if the organization has developed a succession plan. There is also a constant struggle between going broad and staying deep in the state. — Foundation Professional

More States

I wish they were in California. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

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