April 2012

Children

The Kids Aren't All Right

Ron Marmer

Stories of bullying are all around us. Learn simple steps you can take to take a stand against bullying.

Children

Michigan Judge Leads Project to Improve Parent Representation

Elizabeth Thornton

Inspired by the results of an evaluation of parent attorney performance, a Michigan judge has started a project to help turn things around. Key project elements are outlined as well as expected project benefits.

Children

Study Finds Bullying of Children with Autism is Common

Newswise

Children with autism are bullyied at a rate three times as frequently as other children, a new study finds.

Children

Reducing Racial Disparities in Child Welfare: One County's Approach

Claire Chiamulera

This Ohio child welfare agency addressed racial disparities at the organizational and community level. Learn the creative steps it took and the results achieved.

Children

Evidence of Risks to Children Not Enough for Dependency Adjudication

A Florida trial court ruled that evidence of a mother's substance abuse, domestic violence, medical neglect, and psychological instabililty was insufficient to support a dependency adjudication for her children.

Children

Due Process Confers a Right to Counsel for Children in Some Cases

A Washington trial court properly exercised its statutory discretion when it chose not to appoint children counsel in termination proceedings.