1 /🧭 National Organizations

These organizations protect civil liberties and fight for justice nationwide. Many have youth-specific programs and helpful toolkits.

• ACLU – American Civil Liberties Union

• National Women’s Law Center

• Lambda Legal (LGBTQ+ Rights)

• Southern Poverty Law Center

• Equal Justice Initiative

• Human Rights Campaign – Youth Resources

2 / 📍 Local Legal Aid Directories

Need legal help or advice? These tools can connect you with trusted local services based on where you live.

• Legal Services Corporation (State-by-State Directory)

• LawHelp.org – Find Free Legal Help

• National Legal Aid & Defender Association

3 / 👩🏽‍⚖️ Youth-Specific Legal Services

Focused support for young people navigating legal challenges.

• Youth Law Center

• National Juvenile Defender Center

• Children’s Law Center

• Center for Young Women’s Development (now Young Women’s Freedom Center)

• Legal Rights for Youth in Schools – ACLU Know Your Rights