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The Youth Law Center's staff attorneys are widely recognized as leading legal advocates in children's law. Together, our dedicated attorneys have over 150 years experience in child welfare and juvenile justice. They investigate reports of abuse of children in adult jails, juvenile detention facilities, state institutions, and child welfare systems, and take action to correct the situations. Whenever possible, we collaborate with public and private agencies to improve the conditions for children in their care. YLC staff offers training, technical assistance and engage in negotiation to bring about needed change. We have improved conditions for thousands of children in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands through effective collaboration. Whenever necessary, we litigate. If collaboration does not result in the necessary corrections, our attorneys are well prepared to litigate on behalf of our clients. YLC has won judgments in 63 cases involving thousands of children. Staff attorneys work with legal services attorneys, children's advocates, service providers and private lawyers serving the indigent to support their work on behalf of poor children.