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Youth Defense Center Inc.

Bronx County, NY
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ydcny.org

    • About Us

    YDC is dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive legal representation for young people ensnared in the criminal, juvenile and family justice systems. By deploying innovative advocacy, our aim is to do so in a manner that will enable our clients to maintain their dignity, and whenever possible, their liberty.

    YDC is mindful of and can relate to the cultural and economic backgrounds of our clientele. We will utilize that understanding to provide the highest quality communication in the delivery of our services to our clients. Our referrals of services will be with individuals and organizations like-minded with our mission.

    YDC is dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive legal representation for young people ensnared in the criminal, juvenile and family justice systems. By deploying innovative advocacy, our aim is to do so in a manner that will enable our clients to maintain their dignity, and whenever possible, their liberty.

    YDC is mindful of and can relate to the cultural and economic backgrounds of our clientele. We will utilize that understanding to provide the highest quality communication in the delivery of our services to our clients. Our referrals of services will be with individuals and organizations like-minded with our mission.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Crime & Safety
    • Family
    • Legal Assistance

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