The Gault Center

The Gault Center
AbbreviationNJDC
FounderPatricia Puritz[1]
TypeNonprofit
Focus
Headquarters1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 304
Location
  • Philip Inglima
  • Hank Stewart
  • Kenneth Schmetterer
  • Mariela Romero
  • Dr. Antoinette Kavanaugh
  • Randy Hertz
  • Anastacia Johnson
  • Patti Lee
  • Michael Pinard
  • Jim St. Germain
Websitewww.defendyouthrights.org
Formerly called
National Juvenile Defender Center

The Gault Center, formerly the National Juvenile Defender Center or NJDC,[2] is a nonprofit organization located in the United States that advocates for juvenile justice reform.[3] NJDC changed names to The Gault Center in 2022.[2]

History

The American Bar Association Juvenile Justice Center eventually grew into the National Juvenile Defender Center. In 2005, Patricia Puritz founded NJDC as a standalone organization.[4][5][6] In May 2015, Kim Dvorchak succeeded Puritz as the executive director of NJDC.[6]

NJDC has advocated against the shackling of juveniles during court appearances[7][8] and provides training for attorneys working with juveniles.[9]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the NJDC argued for the release of detained juveniles for safety reasons.[10][11]

See also

References

  1. ^ Moore, Linda A. (July 31, 2018). "Shelby County Chief Public Defender Stephen Bush will step down". Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "History – The Gault Center". Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  3. ^ Cipriano, Andrea (March 21, 2021). "Youth Justice System Worsened During Pandemic". The Crime Report. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Patricia Puritz". Colorado Bar. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  5. ^ Kelly, John (May 12, 2015). "Retirement Bug Hits Youth Advocacy". The Imprint. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Kim Dvorchak named to head National Juvenile Defender Center". Youth Transition Funders Group. May 23, 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Shackling Juveniles: Despite 2009 Court Decision, Practice Continues Away From Courtroom". Flagler Live. March 1, 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  8. ^ Cohen, Jodi (July 29, 2021). "Michigan Supreme Court limits use of restraints on juveniles". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  9. ^ Buduson, Sarah (October 8, 2020). "Two teen brothers refused to see their dad. An Ohio judge locked them up during a pandemic". News 5 Cleveland. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  10. ^ Kingkade, Tyler (March 20, 2020). "Coronavirus in juvenile detention is a 'nightmare scenario,' doctors and advocates say". NBC News. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  11. ^ "School-to-Prison Pipeline Still Functions During Pandemic, Advocates Warn". Crime Report. October 30, 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.


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