Youth Rights Podcast

Youth Rights Podcast Episode 22: Lack of Youth Autonomy in the Courts and Lack of Youth Legal Rights

NYRA Members Zane Miller and Bailey McCoy discuss the limited rights of youth in court proceedings, and the limited autonomy youth have over legal situations that affect them. Listen as they discuss why it is important for law enforcement and judges to take youth seriously. Learn more at: https://www.youthrights.org/ [https://www.youthrights.org/]

Youth Rights Podcast Episode 21: Why Emancipation is so Difficult for Youth

NYRA members Zane Miller and Bailey McCoy explain emancipation proceedings, the situations where youth would need to be emancipated, and the benefits of emancipation for youth. Listen as they discuss the flaws in the Emancipation process and what makes it so difficult for minors to acquire. For more Emancipation resources: https://www.youthrights.org/issues/juvenile-justice/emancipation/ [https://www.youthrights.org/issues/juvenile-justice/emancipation/] Learn more at: https://www.youthrights.org/ [https://www.youthrights.org/] The Impacts of growing up in a Toxic Home on Youth: https://youtu.be/HvhPW0hN-ik?si=HLPIeisut_ItDl9I [https://youtu.be/HvhPW0hN-ik?si=HLPIeisut_ItDl9I]

Youth Rights Podcast Ep 20: The Impact of Growing up in Toxic Home Environments on Youth

NYRA Members Zane Miller and Bailey McCoy tell personal stories of growing up in toxic home environments, and how it has negatively impacted them. Listen as they discuss how youth mental health services fail to address the root of the toxic home environment, while treating the young people like they're the problem. Learn more at https://www.youthrights.org/ [https://www.youthrights.org/]Failures of CPS to Intervene: https://www.youthrights.org/issues/foster-care/failures-of-cps-to-intervene/ [https://www.youthrights.org/issues/foster-care/failures-of-cps-to-intervene/]Listen to Bailey's Full Story here: https://youtu.be/abZbh-cKqS8?si=UWeJ9EtZR-KKiXne [https://youtu.be/abZbh-cKqS8?si=UWeJ9EtZR-KKiXne]

Youth Rights Podcast Ep 19: Houston Malls Launching Youth Curfews - The Harms of Youth Business Bans

NYRA Members and Houston Residents Zane Miller and Kelsey Duskie discuss the recent youth curfews that have been launched by several Houston Malls including Willowbrook Mall and Memorial City Mall. Listen as they discuss the harms of these policies, and the negative impacts of banning youth from businesses. Learn more at https://youthrights.org [https://youthrights.org]Footage of Willowbrook mall original video: https://youtu.be/8unFBtLhKNw?si=vgN5zF3NZogAJdqg [https://youtu.be/8unFBtLhKNw?si=vgN5zF3NZogAJdqg]

Youth Rights Podcast Ep 18: The Importance of Self Directed Education for Youth

NYRA Members Rimon-Hadassah, Susan Milton, Imogen Gannon and Annie Friday discuss their personal experiences with self directed education, and the way that this form of education can provide benefits for young people. Listen as they debunk the myths about self directed education, and explain the problems that traditional school systems can have for youth. Learn more at https://youthrights.org [https://youthrights.org]