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 Author:  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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