Legal Aid Society of New York

Active Cases in Juvenile Rights Law Reform

• Right to Education
  J.G. et al. v. Mills, 04 Civ. 5415 (ARR) (SMG) (E.D.N.Y.)
• Rights of Children in Foster Care With Relatives Not to be Moved Without Due Process
  A.C. v. Mattingly, 07 civ. 3308 (TPG)(S.D.N.Y.); and Rivera v. Mattingly, 06 Civ. 7077 (TPG)(S.D.N.Y.)
• Right to Prompt Treatment for Children with Mental Health Needs
  Alexander A. v. Novello (Stone), 99 Civ. 8418 (DGT) (E.D.N.Y.)
• Right to be in the Least Restrictive Setting
  Jamie B. v. Hernandez, 401872/98 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co.)
• Right to Continued Health Insurance Coverage for Children Leaving Foster Care
• Right to be Free From Handcuffs and Shackles in Court
  John F. v. Carrión, 407117/07 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co.)
• Right to Continuous Medical and Mental Health Treatment in Detention