Current Issue: November 2011
Feature Story
Maltreatment Allegations, Substantiated or Not, A Risk Factor
Author:
Nancy Lewis Date: 11/28/2011
Study of child fatalities in California says reports are major risk factor for injury deaths
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The Face of Homeless and Runaway Youth
Author:
Samantha Stone Date: 11/28/2011
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Latest News
Report Pushes Advocates to Seek Structural, Not Just Financial, Changes to Juvenile Justice Systems
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 09/07/2011
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College Default Rate Rises to 8.8 percent
Author:
Nancy Lewis
Date: 09/12/2011
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Dropouts Face a Future with More Jobs But Less Options, Study Finds
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 09/16/2011
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Foster Care Waiver Bill Passes House and Senate
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 09/23/2011
Law allows for five-year waiver periods, with requirements
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Senate Committee Passes Education Bill That Strengthens Education Stability for Foster Children
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 10/21/2011
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News Briefs
For Police, Demand and Supply of Training on Juveniles Going in Opposite Directions
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 09/12/2011
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Comcast Offers Low-Cost Internet Service to Low-Income Students
Author:
Nancy Lewis
Date: 09/21/2011
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Casey Foundation Begins Mission to Cut Juvenile Incarceration in Half
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 10/04/2011
Report makes case for why states should rely less on lock-up
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Audit Questions Job Corps Placement Claims
Author:
Nancy Lewis
Date: 10/07/2011
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Obama Announces Student Loan Repayment Changes
Author:
Nancy Lewis
Date: 10/26/2011
Payment cap set at 10 percent of discretionary income
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Supreme Court Again Takes Up Juvenile Life Without Parole
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 11/07/2011
Court will consider cases of two young homicide convicts
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Newsmakers
Newsmakers for November 2011
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Date: 11/28/2011
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Report Roundup
Overview of Relevant Employment Laws and Cases of Sex Offenders at Child Care Facilities
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 09/20/2011
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Colleges: Where Does the Money Come From, What Does It Pay For
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 09/30/2011
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College Completion: The Latino Edition
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 09/30/2011
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Childhood Poverty Among Hispanics Sets Record, Leads Nation
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 10/14/2011
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Hate Crimes on Campus: Racial/Ethnic Diversity and Campus Safety
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 10/21/2011
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The Hidden Costs of Community Colleges
Author:
Samantha Stone
Date: 10/24/2011
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Portrait of Private Agencies in the Child Welfare System
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 10/31/2011
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State Budget Cuts: America’s Kids Pay the Price
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 11/01/2011
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Reports on the California Connected by 25 Initiative
Author:
John Kelly
Date: 11/02/2011
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Viewpoints
What Profession Are We In?
Author:
Peter Benson
Date: 08/01/2010
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