Why This Indicator Matters Growing up poor has wide-ranging and long-lasting repercussions. Poverty elevates a child’s risk of experiencing behavioral, social and emotional and health challenges. Child poverty also reduces skill-building opportunities and academic outcomes, undercutting a young student’s capacity … Read More
Author Archives: Jamar Little
Temperature and Maltreatment of Young Children
1. Introduction In the US child maltreatment is common and costly; almost 40% of children in a 2011 survey reported experiencing maltreatment by adulthood (Finkelhor et al., 2013). Maltreatment is most prevalent among young children: in 2019, about 40% of … Read More
Human Traffick Response Guide for The Hospitality Industry
ABOUT THIS GUIDE As a hospitality industry professional, you are in a unique position to recognize and report potential human trafficking violations. You play an important role because you regularly interact with guests and the greater public in general. You … Read More
“Unto the Third Generation” Revisited: The Impact of a National Plan to End Child Abuse in The United States within Three Generations
David Chadwick was “an international pioneer in identifying, treating and preventing child abuse and a recognized expert in the field who started a movement” which included a call to end child abuse. Led by Dr. Chadwick, San Diego’s Children’s Hospital … Read More
Leveraging Title IV-E To Advance High-Quality Legal Representation & Training
NEW FEDERAL RULEMAKING FOR CHILD WELFARE LEGAL REPRESENTATION In May 2024, the U.S. Children’s Bureau published a new regulation regarding Foster Care Legal Representation. The new rule codifies and expands the opportunity for federal matching funding for legal services that … Read More
Pain in the Nation: The Epidemics of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths 2024.
Special Feature: Polysubstance Use and Emerging Drug Overdose Trends. Introduction Over the past two decades, deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide in the United States have all increased alarmingly. This critical public health issue intertwines with several other concerning trends: … Read More
FAMILY JUSTICE JOURNAL
INTRODUCTION In January, as I finished giving testimony in our state legislature, the chair of the committee spoke up. She knew the dependency case involving my grandson had just ended. “Congratulations,” she said, “on finalizing the adoption of your grandson.” … Read More
Back to School 2024: New Louisiana Laws Will Affect Schools, Kids, Teens and Families
New Louisiana laws are going into effect that will impact the upcoming school year. The Louisiana Department of Education is putting together a legislative guide for parents to review all the changes in discipline, school choice and academics that will … Read More
Louisiana Schools Chief Calls for Stricter Discipline, Return to Classroom ‘Law and Order’
Louisiana’s top education official wants schools to crack down on misbehavior when students return, arguing that stricter discipline will restore order and promote learning. In a memo Monday, state Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley urged school district leaders to “recommit … Read More
Young Leaders Tackle Key Issues That Affect Black Children and Families’ Well-being
In its third annual Juneteenth webinar, Child Trends highlighted the work of five young leaders (ages 30 and under) who are dedicated to addressing key issues that disproportionately impact the Black community: housing, gun violence, maternal health, youth mental health, and … Read More