Cuyahoga County Public Defender Archives - Signal Cleveland

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Cuyahoga County has more than 1,500 court-involved kids in need of an advocate. Limited resources stand in the way

by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters February 6, 2025April 1, 2025

Cuyahoga County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates is recruiting volunteers to meet the needs of kids in the foster care or court system.

Mambers of Greater Cleveland Congregations hold signs and stand in several rows, asking for support and justice for children facing bindovers in Cuyahoga County.

The Wrap Up: Greater Cleveland Congregations advocating for children facing bindovers say they’re working for ‘the long term’

by Stephanie Casanova December 27, 2023October 18, 2024

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New Cuyahoga County Council committee to address juvenile justice system issues

by Stephanie Casanova December 13, 2023October 18, 2024

The back of the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center is seen from the Red Line Train on Oct. 2, 2023.

Every child accused of a crime has a right to an attorney. Is Cuyahoga County providing the best possible representation?

by Stephanie Casanova and Rachel Dissell December 8, 2023October 18, 2024