Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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Juvenile Justice Advocacy Handbook Legal process and rights for children aged 10 - 21 caught up in the juvenile justice system.
By: Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana
Giving Up A Child For Adoption: Louisiana's Safe Haven Law
(Separate Website)
Parents have a safe and legal way to give the care of their newborn to the state, without fear of criminal prosecution.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
What happens in Juvenile Court
(Separate Website)
Basic information about what happens after your child is arrested, from the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court. Note that the way a case goes through the system may be different in other parts of the state.
By: Orleans Parish Juvenile Court
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