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WASHINGTON – Most states continue to house youth in adult prisons, putting them at risk for physical and sexual abuse, says a new report. But as the number of youth in both juvenile and adult facilities decrease, states have the … Continued
States that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act have unprecedented opportunities to connect adults released from prison or jail with needed physical and behavioral health services and social supports. This population – disproportionately male, minority, and poor – … Continued
Austism Spectrum Disorder:Parents’ Medication Guide from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Office of Special Education Programs is pleased to announce the launch of a new web-based toolkit on Improving Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections. This toolkit can assist State educational agencies, educators, families, facilities, and community agencies to better … Continued
While the state made several important reforms last year through the enactment of S. 2003 (P.L. 2015, c.89), a more sensible policy that would cost less and keep our neighborhoods safer would be to end the transfer of youth to … Continued
This issue brief highlights the key findings of a national survey conducted in partnership with the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators of all 50 state agencies, to better understand the extent states are currently providing incarcerated youth with access to … Continued
Commends DCF’s “Exemplary Work During & After Superstorm Sandy” TRENTON – A new report by a federal monitor overseeing the state’s child welfare system shows the Christie Administration’s reform efforts are succeeding and making a positive difference for children and … Continued
They also provide a remarkable opportunity for transforming the lives of millions of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders, if we are willing to make a commitment to them and to creating meaningful change in our schools. The 2016 … Continued
The Secrets to Helping an Alcoholic Family Member or Friend