Juvenile Law Center Celebrates 50 Years of Advocacy and Impact
On May 2, 2025, the Juvenile Law Center marked a monumental milestone—50 years of fighting for youth justice and child welfare reform—with an unforgettable evening of reflection, recognition, and renewed purpose. Surrounded by 600 friends, colleagues, and supporters, we came together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look boldly toward the future.
The evening paid heartfelt tribute to co-founder Bob Schwartz, whose visionary leadership helped shape five decades of impact, and honored the powerful legacy of Marsha Levick, a tireless advocate and national voice for children’s rights.
Larry Carroll, Jr. Jihid Maye, Jeff Weaver and Jenavia Weaver
Founded by four Temple Law School graduates in 1975 to provide legal representation to children in Philadelphia’s child welfare and justice systems, Juvenile Law Center is now one of the most influential advocates for children’s rights nationwide.
From moving speeches to joyful reunions, it was a celebration of progress made—and a call to keep pushing forward for the generations to come.
Join in the celebration and purchase a commemorative 50th anniversary t-shirt at this link! Your purchase supports legal and policy advocacy to keep children out of harmful and violent facilities and with their families and communities.
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