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Education programs in juvenile justice systems across the United States are not providing incarcerated youth with the skills and education they need to reenter school and society, a report from the Southern Education Foundation finds. The report,Just Learning: The Imperative to Transform … Continued
Posted courtesy of Federation of Families of South Carolina: In 2011, eleven percent of school-age children had been diagnosed with ADHD. That’s sixteen percent more than in 2007 and 53 percent more than a decade ago, according to a New … Continued
A special education task force bill, establishing a task force to study and make recommendations about special education services in New Jersey, passed both the New Jersey State Assembly and the Senate and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The task … Continued
Youth, family and juvenile justice advocates endorse reintroduction of bill to support states efforts to improve their juvenile justice systems, protect kids, and build safer communities WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2015) – Juvenile justice advocates across the country applaud Senator Charles … Continued
Bill A1134 would provide ” authorized family members”, defined as ” a parent who is a guardian of a person with a developmental disability, or a relative of a person with a developmental disability who is authorized by the person’s … Continued
Our view: Congress can begin to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by approving the Youth Promise Act this year 3:36 p.m. EDT, July 11, 2014 For far too many young people who get caught up in the criminal justice system, an … Continued
Download the 34 page package with detailed instructions from the New Jersey Judiciary “How to Expunge Your Criminal and/or Juvenile Record” HERE.
New resource that is intended to help parents and educators to build resilience in young children. This initiative provides “free resources designed to help children navigate everyday challenges such as separating for the day, sharing, and overcoming mistakes.” The website … Continued
Children born to middle-aged men are more likely than those born to younger fathers to develop any of a range of mental difficulties, including attention deficits, bipolar disorder, autism and schizophrenia, according to the most comprehensive study to date of … Continued
The bill S1253 would require the State Health Benefits Plan and the School Employees Health Benefits Plan to cover alcohol and substance abuse services under the same terms and conditions as other illnesses. If the plan does not cover alcohol … Continued