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Board directs county agencies to create "Know Your Rights" workshops for youth after protests
Summary
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion directing county departments to develop youth-focused "Know Your Rights" materials and workshops after recent immigration enforcement protests; report back to the board was requested with lessons learned and distribution plans.
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor Janice Hahn persuaded the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to direct county agencies to develop and distribute "Know Your Rights" materials and workshops for youth participating in protests and other civic actions.
The board unanimously approved the measure, which asks the Department of Youth Development to work with the Office of the Public Defender, the Alternate Public Defender and other county and community partners to produce youth-tailored legal information, trauma‑informed safety guidance and distribution plans. The motion also asked the departments to consult the Youth Commission and the Human Rights Commission and to report back with a plan, including…
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