Year after year, child after child, case after case, Marsha Levick has been fighting for a better world for kids. Since co-founding Juvenile Law Center in 1975, she's been at the forefront of the push for rights and justice for children in the justice and foster care systems.

Our fight for youth rights is not possible without the generosity of donors like you! Please consider Juvenile Law Center in your year-end giving. Stand with young people in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems: jlc.org/annual-campa...

Our fight for youth rights is not possible without the generosity of donors like you! Please consider Juvenile Law Center in your year-end giving. Stand with young people in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems: jlc.org/annual-campa...

We are so grateful to our co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Marsha Levick for her visionary work on behalf of children. Her time at Juvenile Law Center is ending but her fight for children is not. From the bottom of our hearts - thank you, Marsha.

Our fight for youth rights is not possible without the generosity of donors like you! Please consider Juvenile Law Center in your year-end giving. Stand with young people in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems: giving.classy.org/campaign/734...

In 2015, our co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Marsha Levick won the prestigious Philadelphia Award. Take a look at the video made for the occasion as we look back on her storied career. vimeo.com/165597782

Hear final reflections from Marsha Levick on Juvenile Law Center's 50-year legacy. As she wraps up her time at the organization, we celebrate her and the work she's led in the fight for children in the juvenile legal and foster systems. jlc.org/news/fifty-y...

We celebrated Marsha Levick, our illustrious co-founder and Chief Legal Officer, at our 50th Anniversary Gala this year. This video offers a glimpse into her extraordinary fight for youth rights. Take a look. m.youtube.com/watch?v=_XfD...

Juvenile Law Center established a Blog on Dec 1, 2011. We continue blogging to this day - and plan to as we move into our next 50 years! jlc.org/news/introdu... #50for50

In 2016, Juvenile Law Center published Future Interrupted to show the far-reaching consequences of juvenile records. Take a look at this report: jlc.org/resources/fu... #50for50   #50for50

In 2020, Juvenile Law Center published a Know Your Rights Guide to Youth in Foster Care. This guide provides resources for seeking out employment, secondary education and training, disability benefits Check it out here: jlc.org/resources/kn... #fostercare #50for50

As our co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Marsha Levick wraps up her time at Juvenile Law Center, tune in for a special message from her. Honor her legacy and sustain our fight for youth rights by making a gift this season. jlc.org/foundersfund

In the closing of 2025, check out reflections from our CEO in her newest substack. “As we enter a new year, what awaits us on the other side is unlikely to be less challenging...we must find the light and opportunities for collective action along the way.” open.substack.com/pub/riyasaha...

Marsha’s career at Juvenile Law Center has been extraordinary. She’s shaped the field of youth justice in ways that ripple throughout the nation, and her work has resulted in thousands of individuals formerly sentenced to die in prison returning home to their families.

In 2018, in partnership with Penn and Hack for Impact, Juvenile Law Center launched Youth Matters Philly, an app for foster youth seeking resources. #50for50

Congrats to our Jalen Hurts jersey winner, Lisa Callinan! She’ll also be enjoying the Royal Restaurant Group gift certificates. We deeply appreciate everyone who participated in our #SWOOPstakes – your entry funds our fight for youth rights and justice.

Today we are proud to release former Zubrow Fellow Hannah Stommel’s issue brief on Youthful Offender Laws, which details their history and harm to children. jlc.org/resources/wo...

Youth partnerships have been a cornerstone for advocacy work at Juvenile Law Center for decades. Although our approach to engaging youth partners has evolved over time, the core value of experience-led advocacy persists.

Our CEO @riyasahashah.bsky.social & incoming Chief Legal Officer @jessicafeierman.bsky.social have fought harmful strip searching of children throughout their careers. Hear from them in on injustice of students being strip searched for minor offenses. news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/s...

Ten years ago, Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act w/increased education protections for youth in foster care and the juvenile justice system. Our staff and youth advocates worked with partners to advance these reforms. Read our past fact sheet: jlc.org/resources/ho...

As we take this month to revisit Marsha Levick’s milestone moments, we celebrate the role her voice played in media. Marsha is a fierce advocate in the courtroom and in legal writing - but also in her writing for the public.

It's National Cookie Day! Do you love to bake? Share your recipes, exchange cookies with other home bakers, and support the fight for youth rights! Come out to #CookieFest on Dec. 7th at the Bok Building! #NationalCookieDay jlc.org/events/justi...

This month, we are revisiting powerful moments in our Chief Legal Counsel and Co-Founder Marsha Levick’s formidable career at Juvenile Law Center. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cPR...

For 50 years, Juvenile Law Center has diligently fought for the preservation of families at risk of being torn apart by the so-called “child welfare system.” #50for50

We’re calling on you to be a baker for justice! Join the Justice for Kids Cookie Exchange at Philly Cookie Fest this Sunday! #cookies #justice jlc.org/events/justi...

Who wore it better? But seriously. Everyone deserves a chance to fly is a belief we support here at Juvenile Law Center. That’s why we fight tirelessly for children in the juvenile legal and foster systems - and we hope you’ll join us in that fight. Donate today! jlc.org/annual-campa...

Every child deserves a chance to thrive. We make sure courts and lawmakers know that. Today is Giving Tuesday. By making a gift to Juvenile Law Center you can take a stand with us in the fight for children’s rights. giving.classy.org/campaign/736...

Consider this our tush push to get it over the finish line. Enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win Jalen Hurts signed and framed jersey and the $400 Royal Restaurant Group gift certificate. Every entry supports the fight for youth rights! www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law... #FlyEaglesFly

One last (tush) push to get the #birdgang to enter.

LAST CALL! Throw your hat in the ring in our sweepstakes to win a signed and framed Jalen Hurts game jersey. Perfect for the Eagles fan in your life. You'll also get a $400 Royal Restaurant Group certificate for amazing Philly restaurants. www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. We dream of a future where all children are free. If you feel the same way, then we could use your help this Giving Tuesday. Your generosity ensures that our team is there to respond in real-time to assist lawyers across the country. giving.classy.org/campaign/734...

Eleven hours left to go! Don't miss the chance to win a signed and framed Jalen Hurts game jersey! You can also win a $400 gift certificate to Royal Restaurant Group establishments in Philly. www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...

You have 13 hours left to enter our sweepstakes for the chance to win a signed and framed Jalen Hurts jersey! Now we're sweetening the deal - you can ALSO win a $400 gift certificate to Royal Restaurant Group establishments! www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...

As we wind down the year, we prepare to bid Marsha Levick, our phenomenal co-founder and Chief Legal Officer, goodbye as she steps down. Throughout the month, we will be celebrating her extraordinary career.

Tomorrow is the last day to enter our #SWOOPstakes! Don't miss your chance!

Three days left!

We don’t want you to miss your chance to win this signed and framed #JalenJersey in our #SWOOPstakes! Enter today. www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...

Thanks to The Philadelphia Citizen for including our Justice for Kids Cookie Exchange in this list! Sign up today to be a Justice Baker! See you at Philly CookieFest on Dec. 7th! thephiladelphiacitizen.org/how-to-help-...

Just sweetened the deal on our #SWOOPstakes to win a signed and framed #JalenJersey! Enter today and you’ll also have a chance to win a $400 gift certificate usable at Cantina, Royal Tavern, Triangle Tavern, Khyber and more! #SWOOPstakes #FlyEaglesFly www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...

For 50 years Juvenile Law Center has led the fight for children’s rights. We were the first national public interest law firm committed to defending the rights of children. jlc.org/annual-campa...

We're thrilled to announce the appointment of @jessicafeierman.bsky.social as the next Chief Legal Officer of Juvenile Law Center. She will assume the position in January 2026. Learn more: jlc.org/news/juvenil...

Tomorrow at 9am ET tune in to WURD Radio to hear Solomon Jones interview our co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Marsha Levick on her career at Juvenile Law Center.

Ten days left! Enter to win and support our work at the same time!

This semester, we have been fortunate to have a strong group of interns! We are grateful to have Tylinn Wilson, Jackson Kusiak and Anna Sacks as part of our legal advocacy team! They've been doing excellent research and supporting our fight for youth rights. Thanks Tylinn, Jackson and Anna!

Enter for a chance to win a signed and framed Jalen Hurts jersey – a great gift for the @philadelphiaeagles fan in your life! Every entry supports our work for youth in the justice and foster systems. #FlyEagesFly #SWOOPstakes #JalenJersey www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...

We’re honored to be community partners for the first-ever #CookieFest Dec. 7th at the Bok Building in South Philly. Support our work, eat cookies, and enjoy a great time. Learn more: jlc.org/events/justi...

Thrilled to see the CROWN Act pass the Senate in PA! Our youth advocates were involved in advocacy for this bill, which prevents racial discrimination of hair texture and protective hairstyles. Congrats to our partners at ELC, ACLU-PA and other colleagues. www.aclupa.org/legislation/...

Happy Fall! We are holding a #SWOOPstakes! Enter today for a chance to win this #JalenJersey. Support the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social and fight for youth rights and justice at the same time! www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...

Great news-time served and diversion bills we’ve been championing passed out of the House Children&Youth Committee today with bipartisan support! Special thanks to bill sponsors Rep Krajewski, Rep Bellmon and Rep Carroll, as well as Chair McNeill . Now let's get these passed!

We’re currently in a friendly matchup with Detroit’s GIVE MERIT. While they offer a chance to win a Lions jersey, we are proud to offer a chance to win a signed and framed @jalenhurts.bsky.social game jersey! www.tapkat.org/juvenile-law...