June 2013

Children

10 Questions Asked by Children Whose Parents are in Prison

Children need time to adjust to the separation caused by having a parent in prison. But it takes more than time. As we have heard in their voices, children also need to make sense of what has happened to them and to their parent or parents. Because of this, they have many questions.

Children

Hawaiian Father and Caseworkers Team Up to Achieve Reunification

Rexanah Wyse and Scott Trowbridge

The journey of Mr. U’U and his caseworker, Christina Satyo Dosland shows how positive change can happen when people focus on a goal and don’t give up. After two years in prison, Mr. U’U achieved his goal and obtained custody of his six children.

Children

Mother Seeks Courtroom Reform for Sexually Abused Children and Protective Parents

Claire Chiamulera

In Prosecuted but Not Silenced: Courtroom Reform for Sexually Abused Children, Maralee McLean shares her legal journey to protect her daughter from her ex-husband’s alleged sexual abuse.

Children

Youth with Autism Face Barriers to Employment after High School

Newswise

Compared with youth with other disabilities, young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face a disproportionately difficult time navigating work and educational opportunities after high school, finds a new study.

Children

Prostitution in Home Put Children at Risk Even if They Were Not Witnesses

Where mother, husband, and roommate were using their home for prostitution, trial court could conclude that environment was unsafe for children even if they did not observe the behavior.

Children

Criminal Competency Standard Applied to Youth in Delinquency Proceeding

Trial court erred in disregarding criminal standard for competency determinations when youth’s attorney contended he was incompetent to stand trial on delinquency petitions.