ARTICLE TAG

Reforming marijuana laws

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

6/8/2021

New Texas Law Makes it Harder to Remove Kids From Parental Home

The Imprint staff reports

Child protective services officials in Texas can no longer remove a child from their family because a parent tested positive for cannabis.

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

5/11/2021

As New York Legalizes Marijuana, Parent Advocates Push Child Welfare Agencies to Adapt

Megan Conn

New York has become the 16th state to legalize recreational marijuana. And the new law makes clear that parents should not be judged for using it.

10/31/2014

Reforming Marijuana Laws: Which Approach Best Reduces the Harms of Criminalization? A Five-State Analysis

Yanthy Yahya

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) came out with a new analysis about marijuana reforms which is gaining traction across the nation. The CJCJ sheds light on the strengths and weaknesses of two approaches to marijuana law reform: decriminalization for all ages, versus legalization for people 21 and over.

Featured Topics

Child Welfare

Foster Care

Family