The Gault Center
American nonprofit organization
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The Gault Center, formerly the National Juvenile Defender Center or NJDC,[2] is a nonprofit organization located in the United States that advocates for juvenile justice reform.[3] NJDC changed names to The Gault Center in 2022.[2]
| Abbreviation | NJDC |
|---|---|
| Founder | Patricia Puritz[1] |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Focus | |
| Headquarters | 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 304 |
| Location | |
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| Website | www |
Formerly called | National Juvenile Defender Center |
History
The American Bar Association Juvenile Justice Center eventually grew into the National Juvenile Defender Center. In 2005, Patricia Puritz founded NJDC as a standalone organization.[4][5][6] In May 2015, Kim Dvorchak succeeded Puritz as the executive director of NJDC.[6]
NJDC has advocated against the shackling of juveniles during court appearances[7][8] and provides training for attorneys working with juveniles.[9]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the NJDC argued for the release of detained juveniles for safety reasons.[10][11]
