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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending Sept. 24, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

. ● In Nevada, the Nevada Independent reports: A January legislative audit identified seven care facilities for children that failed to adequately protect those in their care, with complaints ranging from children self-administering medication to substance abuse issues. ●

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

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Juvenile justice is shifting towards a more compassionate and nuanced approach that recognizes the profound impact of trauma on young offenders’ lives. Why trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders is important The juvenile justice system has a high number of youth with behavioral health issues.

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In “child welfare” the horror stories go in all directions – all year long (2024 Edition)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Senator who chaired the committee, Ron Wyden, called on the Justice Department to investigate these chains for allegedly defrauding Medicaid and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Vermonts human services agency continued to send teens there even after the incidents. (Not that wed ever say we told you so.)