September 2016

Children

Researchers Develop a Novel Approach to Identify Risk Factors for School Violence

Researchers are using a new approach to identify risk factors for school violence by studying linguistic factors associated with a student's risk to self or others.

Children

Providers Face Cultural Challenges When Evaluating Refugee Children

Developmental screenings of refugee children are complicated by cultural and religious beliefs, language barriers, and education differences, finds a new study.

Children

Removing Barriers to Higher Education for Youth in Foster Care

Hannah Leibson

Passing amendments to the Higher Education Act would address many education barriers facing youth in care.

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Washington’s Foster Children Experience ‘Justice By Geography’

Inconsistent practices and policies in Washington state dependency courts leave many children without an advocate, finds a new report.

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Disabled Foster Youth Have More Time to Seek SSI Benefits before Aging Out

Claire Chiamulera

Disabled youth in foster care who are getting close to transitioning from care and are eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits now have more time to apply.

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Colorado Supreme Court Allows Child Dependency Finding without Requiring Finding of Fault by Each Parent

Emily Peeler

Due process does not require the child welfare agency to prove both parents lack the availability, ability, and willingness to provide reasonable parental care before adjudicating a child dependent, based on an environment injurious to the child’s welfare.

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Maryland Extends Presumption against Shackling Juveniles

Emily Peeler

The appeals court agreed the presumption against shackling recognized in adult criminal courts should also be applied in juvenile proceedings because it hinders the treatment and rehabilitation goals of the juvenile justice system.

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Alabama Appeals Court Affirms Decision Not to Terminate Parental Rights in Case of Medically Fragile Child

Emily Peeler

In a case involving a medically fragile child, the appellate court found judicial discretion allowed the juvenile court to deny termination when a less drastic alternative that better served the interests of the child could safeguard the child from harm.