Pregnant and Parenting Teens' Right to Stay in School
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If you are a teen parent you have the right to stay in school. This factsheet provides information about the laws that protect you.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Health Initiative
Tips on Abortion, Contraception, and Pregnancy Rights in New York State Answers questions about abortion, birth control and pregnancy. Includes information about a teenager's right to an abortion and birth control. Also includes information about pregnancy discrimination at work.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
Teen Health Initiative
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If you are a teen in New York State, you have the right to make some decisions about your health on your own. The Teen Health Initiative is here to inform you about your legal rights to health care and information!
By: New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Health Initiative
Surviving Sexual Abuse and Getting Help: You are Not Alone!
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If you are a young person who has been sexually abused, or if you think you may have been, this can help you understand your rights and find out where to go for help.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
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Are you Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
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Information about different legal options if you are pregnant and want to consider adoption.
By: Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Your Breastfeeding Rights in New York
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Learn about your breastfeeding rights at the hospital after giving birth, in public and at work.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work Place
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An employer must provide reasonable unpaid break time or permit an employee to use paid break time or meal time each day to allow an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for up to three years following child birth. Click to learn more.
By: New York State Department of Labor
A Young Person's Guide to Public Assistance If you are 16 or older and financially eligible, you may be able to open your own public assistance case.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Emancipated Minor Status: What are Your Rights? This pamphlet explains what an emancipated minor is, when a teenager under 18 can be considered to be "emancipated", and what rights you do and do not have as an emancipated minor.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Complaints About Attorneys
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If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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