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Federal Standards Explain Protections for LGBT Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

New federal standards explain protections for LGBT youth in the juvenile justice system, particularly detention facilities.

Adoption Disruption and Dissolution

Keeping adoptive families together long-term is every advocate’s hope. Understanding adoption disruption and dissolution and the factors that cause them can help advocates who work with adoptive families.

Child Welfare Bills of Rights for Foster Children

A child welfare bill of rights recognizes the rights of children in the foster care system and ensures they're protected. New child welfare demonstration projects provide on opportunity for states to create bills of rights.

New Intervention for Teens at Risk for Suicide

Researchers are looking for new ways to identify teens at risk for suicide and ensure they receive mental health treatment. A new study will evaluate a hospital-based intervention to assess its effectiveness.

Researchers Outline Strategies to Prevent Teen Depression and Suicide

Untreated depression is one of the leading causes of teen suicide. Learn the signs and effective interventions.