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While parents and caregivers raising children with mental health, emotional and behavioral challenges continue to struggle with the question of whether or not to treat their children with psychotropic medication, NJPC is committed to providing them with appropriate education and … Continued
The New Jersey Parents Caucus (NJPC) is conducting an online research study about children’s mental health diagnoses. We hope to better understand the experiences of our children during this difficult time. Your participation involves completing an online questionnaire which will … Continued
Open to parents, caregivers, and family of youth involved in the justice system interested in reforming the juvenile justice system in New Jersey. Registration is recommended, as food will be served. Learn More…
NJPC and MCBC are offering a FREE ten session Professional Parent Advocacy Training for parents, caregivers and families raising children with emotional and behavioral challenge. Details HERE
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2022-056611/184904/Epidemic-Rates-of-Child-and-Adolescent-Mental
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/materials/addm-factsheet.html
Annually, over 53,000 youth are prosecuted and sentenced as adults in the United States, a practice that research has shown is tremendously harmful to young people and that undermines public safety. New Jersey law mandates that youth waived to the … Continued
Inmates throughout the state of New Jersey are constantly victims of inhumane treatment. John, a member of the NJPC Youth Caucus, recently reached out to tell us about the current conditions in New Jersey prisons. Prisoners have the right to … Continued