Know Your Rights
Youth Law Center
ylc.org
This San Francisco based law office is geared toward aiding abused or at-risk youth. They offer advocacy, consultation, co-counseling on larger cases, provision of written materials and technical assistance.
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH)
www.icah.org
Illinois' very own in Chicago focus on the rights of youth to their sexual health. They offer comprehensive education on contraceptive, rights of teen parents and information on free healthcare. They have many volunteer opportunities and have the latest information on rights of youth.
Questia Online Library
questia.com
This particular section of Questia offers an array of answers to legal questions any teen might have. They range from rights of a teen driver to dress and appearance in school and the workplace.
Law Stuff: Know Your Rights
lawstuff.org.au
This Australian organization focuses on the legal rights in the various states of Australia. They also have information on Convention on the Rights of the Child (CROC), a program created by the United Nations. CROC is describes the inalienable rights of all children in the world and their rights to basic needs.
Youth Criminal Justice Act
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_Criminal_Justice_Act
This Wikipedia article offers information on the YCJA that was passed in 2002 in Canada. This act was amended from the Young Offenders Act and the Juvenile Delinquents Act. The act describes the way in which youth who have committed crimes are to be treated in arrests and criminal proceedings.
Law Courts Education Society of B.C.
www.lawcourtsed.ca/legal_rights_of_youth/
This is an interactive site that allows for youth to explore their knowledge of the law and what their rights are. Other parts of the site allow for opportunities to view breaking news and offer information about workshops on becoming involved with the judicial system.
Advocates for Youth
www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.htm
Advocates for Youth works for the rights of adolescents to their reproductive and sexual health. Based out of D.C., Advocates works in legislation, programming, activism and media. They work both national and internationally, especially in third world countries.