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After a plan to create a new young adult prison system in California failed last year, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) is moving forward with two proposals to serve more... By Jeremy Loudenback This post Gov. Brown Eyes Two Ways …
California is one of only five states that allows guards at juvenile facilities free reign to carry chemical spray to restrain youth held there. A coalition of advocates and lawmakers... By Sara Tiano This post California’s Juvenile Facility Guards Might …
Those who equate juvenile justice reform with better institutions should consider the California lesson. For the past 13 years, the state’s youth correctional system operated under court monitoring due to its failure to provide rehabilitative services or a safe environment.
Since the election of Donald Trump, there have been glimpses of the potential fallout for vulnerable children in foster care — those whom the state is responsible for parenting. We are looking at the possibility of disastrous cuts that …
A new report from Children Now details wide disparities in children’s well-being across California’s 58 counties. The 2016–2017 California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being looks at a series of indicators organized around the three domains of child welfare and economic well-being; health; and …
The efforts of pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris to address of trauma experienced early in life have vaulted her to national attention. In September, Burke Harris earned recognition from the Heinz Foundation for her work to establish a system to screen …
On Tuesday, California voters signed off on a ballot measure that will reform some of its criminal sentencing policies, including overturning a law that has led to the prosecution of thousands of youth in adult courts since 2003. Voters in the …
A subsidiary of a land developer in southern California recently made a six-figure donation to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Forestar Chatsworth, LLC., whose parent company is Foremost Companies, a land investment firm based …
Zest it Up’s Creative Endeavor for FCNICommunity members, Chanda Brown & Samantha NasonVoice of a Community Partner As a tiny introduction to get acquainted, we are Chanda Brown and Samantha Nason of Zest it Up, a locally run event design …
Rep. Karen Bass, far left, with DCFS Director Philip Browning, SEIU Treasurer David Green, and other guests during the Friday town hall. On Friday, one of Congress’ top child welfare advocates came to Los Angeles to pitch an all-but-dead federal …
