Law for Youth Empowerment

Save the Date!!

Exciting news from the US Supreme Court. "Here's how Justice Anthony Kennedy concluded the majority opinion: 'Henry Montgomery has spent each day of the past 46 years knowing he was condemned to die in prison. Perhaps it can be established that, due to exceptional circumstances, this fate was a just and proportionate punishment for the crime he committed as a 17-year-old boy. In light of what this Court has said in Roper, Graham, and Miller about how children are constitutionally different from adults in their level of culpability, however, prisoners like Montgomery must be given the opportunity to show their crime did not reflect irreparable corruption; and, if it did not, their hope for some years of life outside prison walls must be restored.'" http://www.npr.org//supreme-court-ban-on-automatic-life-se

Children need to be cared for with love and creativity

LYTE Training! Learning to teach at Hawaii Youth Correction Facilities!

Slightly dated research stats, but great explanation of the dangers and implications of depriving young people of their liberties.

Making higher education affordable and accessible. Hope you join the rally on Wednesday. Learn more about the rally here: https://www.facebook.com/events/228752230801987/

Honolulu's Charter Commission is considering Proposal 102 as an amendment to the Honolulu City Charter. The proposal is to create a Youth Commission for youth to advise the Mayor and City Council on issues important to young people. We will keep you updated on how to submit testimony. You may view the proposal here: http://honoluluchartercommission.org//Proposal102-YOUTH-CO Please also take time to sign this petition and express your support!

We will be doing a new facilitators meeting this Thursday!! LYtE is an amazing way to get involved with the community and have a great time! Get Pro Bono hours! Learn about Juvenile Justice!! Get to know the Family Court Judges!!!... This is your opportunity!! THURSDAY February 4 4:00-6:00 p.m. CR 2

Tune into Hawaii Public Radio tonight from 6pm to 8pm to hear about Law for Youth Empowerment's work and our upcoming panel on Specialty Courts!