Aug 27, 2021 | Blog
“A passion for social justice and standing up for those who need a voice is what led me to pursue a career as a public interest attorney.” Patti Tutone, JDDirector of Custody Advocacy Patti Tutone has been a staff attorney at Council for Children’s Rights since 2016,... 
Jun 14, 2021 | Blog
Building your own customized campaign for the Council is a great way to support our kids. We’ve provided a step-by-step guide to help you set up your account. The first thing to do is set up an account with Just Giving. Click the button below to create an... 
Feb 17, 2021 | Blog
Council for Children’s Rights and Race Matters for Juvenile Justice are pleased to announce the release of our 2020 Juvenile Justice Report. Learn more about practice changes that have occurred as a result of Raise the Age implementation and the pandemic, and take a... Nov 5, 2020 | Blog
Youth of color are overrepresented at various points of contact in the juvenile justice system. How can we reduce these disparities? Strategies include using data to inform policy and practice, and changing our culture to focus less on punitive responses and more on... 
Oct 26, 2020 | Blog
Council for Children’s Rights encourages everyone to vote. Election day is Tuesday, November 3rd, but there are still mail-in and early voting options available. Before You Vote— Check your registration here: Enter your name, year of birth, and county to make... ![What You Need to Know About CMS’ Instruction Plan [UPDATED]](https://www.cfcrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CMS-RemoteLearning-BLOG-1080x489.jpg)
Oct 9, 2020 | Blog
From remote learning to shifting in-person and from cohort schedules to updated timelines, Council for Children’s Rights has created one place for information about school reopening and options for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ families. Note: This blog... 