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6/1/2023

Another Try for Legislation In New York Giving Parents ‘Miranda’ Rights During CPS Investigations

A NY bill would require social workers to tell parents of their due process rights at the start of an investigation for child maltreatment.

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Cordell Miller was sentenced to 97 years for a crime he committed at age 17 following an adolescence marked by abuse and homelessness.

In Prayer and Protest, People of Indian Country Gather Outside the Supreme Court to Defend the Indian Child Welfare Act
Brackeen v. Haaland

A collection of The Imprint’s coverage of Brackeen v. Haaland, a case that could decide the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act

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Child Welfare

As New York legalizes marijuana, parent advocates push child welfare agencies to be less punitive

5/19/2023

New York Child Welfare Workers Illegally Separated Newborn From His Mother Over Cannabis Allegations, Lawsuit Alleges

A federal lawsuit alleges a mother was separated from her newborn solely on the basis of a non-consensual marijuana drug test.

5/18/2023

Upstream City: Child Welfare Systems Should Be Allies, Not Leaders, in Transformative Change

An “upstream” approach should not be an argument for expanding the size or scope of child welfare systems, writes Nora McCarthy.

Juvenile Justice

To Protect New York's Foster Youth, Child Welfare Workers Need Accountability

5/31/2023

To Protect New York’s Foster Youth, Child Welfare Workers Need Accountability

Organizational change requires accountability that recognizes the problem and improves the approach, writes Daniesha Brown. 

5/23/2023

State Regulators Shut Down Two Juvenile Halls in Los Angeles County, Citing ‘Unsuitable’ Conditions

California state regulators voted to revoke Los Angeles County’s license to operate its two juvenile halls, citing “unsuitable” conditions.

Youth Voice

From Incarcerated to Resilient

5/24/2023

From Incarcerated to Resilient

Each time I was incarcerated, I pulled strength from knowing my purpose was greater than my challenges, writes Daniel Bisuano.

5/17/2023

Children Should Not Be Incarcerated

Incarceration impairs children's development and limits the life outcomes for adolescents, says Spring Keosoupha.