Youth, Rights & Justice

Happy Gaultiversary! Each May we celebrate Gault Day, which marks the date of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling In Re Gault, in 1967, when the court held that children were “persons” under the U.S. Constitution. This ruling meant that kids subject to juvenile court proceedings had the same rights as adults, including notice of the charges against them, privilege against self-incrimination, right to counsel, and more. As juvenile defenders and advocates, YRJ continues to defend and uphold the rights of children, and celebrates this important decision!