Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project

Proud to partner withHouston Bar Association, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department and Harris County District Attorneys Office in diversion programs which are effective and avoid kids’ involvement in the juvenile justice system. Grecia Cepeda Hendrickson Katya Dow

The Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project at the University of Houston Law Center today announced its first corporate with CenterPoint Energy. CenterPoint Energy’s legal department, as well as outside counsel, are working with JCAP on a on pro bono juvenile record-sealing program. The program’s goal is to improve the lives of young individuals so that they no longer encounter barriers when they apply to college, enlist in the military, obtain financial aid, secure housing, request other public benefits, or seek employment.

“As a leading for juvenile justice in the Houston area, JCAP extends its gratitude to CenterPoint Energy for its incredible support of this critical work,” said Katya Dow, founder and legal programs director, JCAP and professor of practice at UH Law Center.

CenterPoint Energy’s legal team includes attorneys Monica Karuturi, Shane Kimzey, Pooja Amin, John Price, Stephanie Bundage, Mickey Moon, Shannon Terry, Darrell Williams and several staff members who are providing pro bono juvenile record-sealing services for families in Harris County.

CenterPoint’s outside counsel, Cynthia Mabry and Rob Shearer of Akin Gump; Christy Ho, Brooksie Boutet, Xperanza Uviedo, Joel Montgomery, and Tien Hunter of Shipley Snell Montgomery; and Jim Barkley and Tyler Murray of Baker Botts are also providing support to represent juvenile clients referred by JCAP and Houston Volunteer Lawyers.

CenterPoint Energy’s legal department also provided funding for the development of and tools to enhance JCAP’s ability to increase its impact in the greater area.




Meredith Johnson Duncan, David R. Dow, Gavriella Roisman

Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project's Education Rights Clinic hosted a "Know Your Rights" Event with Collective Action For Youth. Incredible community collaboration and participation, including discussions and role playing. It was amazing to meet so many new colleagues and friends and we look forward to more events!
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David R. Dow
Meredith Johnson Duncan
Gavriella Roisman
Dieter Cantu

Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project is excited to announce the return of our Education Rights Clinic. JCAP knows that school advocacy is a critical component in disrupting the and justice involvement for children in general.
For more information, contact Gavriella Roisman, Supervising Attorney ([email protected]), or submit direct referrals by clicking below: https://forms.office.com/r/mFTYf25URG
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The Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project is a proud supporter and sponsor of Senator Brian Schatz's new legislation removing barriers to higher education for Americans with criminal records.

Katya Dow

Schatz Reintroduces Legislation To Remove Barriers To Higher Education For Americans With Criminal Records | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) reintroduced the Beyond the Box for Higher...

Another awesome presentation by Steve Halpert from the Harris County Public Defender's Office in ethics in juvenile representation for our JCAP summer interns!

Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project interns working with the illustrious Harris County Youth Collective on their informational promotion for their upcoming rebranding launch! Stay tuned!

Did you know that an alarming 60% of children who were victims of child s*x trafficking had been involved with child welfare services?
Join Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project, United Against Human Trafficking, and Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition TOMORROW JUNE 16, for a panel discussion on Foster Kids and Human Trafficking.
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Register here: https://lnkd.in/duTBEVr

Join United Against Human Trafficking, Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition and Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project (JCAP)'s for a panel discussion on Foster Kids and Human Trafficking.
Wednesday, June 16
12:00 pm
Zoom registration here: https://lnkd.in/gHk2FDv