CEV in the News 5/21/2012
Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include the impact of the documentary "Bully", youth standing against teen dating violence through music, and youth marching against gang violence.
Officials: Mentally ill children who don't get help can end up in criminal justice system
This article discusses the problems that arise when at-risk children with mental health needs and their families do not receive vital services and interventions.- Officials: Mentally ill children who don't get help can end up in criminal ...To child welfare advocates, the plights of these families demonstrate the state's failure to protect its most vulnerable children. Pa...
Children's Well-being Central to Courts’ Mission, Expert Panel Says
An expert panel talks about the need in juvenile and family courts to help with the well-being of children. The fear is that if courts fail then a child’s mental, physical and emotional well-being are at serious risk.Iowa town wrestles with aftermath of 'Bully' documentary
Sioux City, featured in the documentary "Bully", communities now have greater awareness about the serious consequences of bullying surrounding them, and citizens are now faced with how to go forward in addressing it.
Iowa town wrestles with aftermath of 'Bully' documentaryGass was a seventh-grader on the ride home from middle school, just sitting and talking to a friend, he says, when he turned his head and...Oakland Effect: Richmond students contemplate violence globally and locally
Teens from Salesian High School are talking about the importance of sharing their experiences with violence at home and globally and how it has effected them and their peers.- Oakland Effect: Richmond students contemplate violence globally and locally - San Jose Mercury NewsThe juniors in John Barber's social justice classes at Salesian High School in Richmond are trying to make sense of their world.
Empowering Youth To Stand Against Teen-Dating Violence Through Music
Along with 7 other finalists, aged 13-20, Charlie Dane is participating in a countrywide project from, Pave the Way Project (PWP) which uses original music to raise awareness about the dangers and mental health impact of dating violence among youth.
Empowering Youth To Stand Against Teen-Dating Violence Through MusicWritten by D.F. Karppi: [email protected] Oyster Bay teen Charlie Dane is promoting healthy relationships and empowering youth throug...Experts: Better reporting of child abuse needed
This local report from Portland, Maine highlights the ongoing discussion of the need for better education about mandated reporting and how to recognize abuse, especially given the rise in cases of child abuse across the country.
Experts: Better reporting of child abuse needed | wlbz2.comPORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- While investigators are not releasing details about who knew about Ethan Henderson's previous injuries, ...Start Strategies to Prevent Child Trafficking Early
Child Trafficking prevention advocate and supporter Holly Smith speaks out in support of new Virginia legislation aimed to combat human trafficking within the state. She reiterates that now the next step is supporting and ensuring the new laws have a real impact.
Start strategies to prevent child trafficking earlyWASHINGTON, DC, May 16, 2012 - Last week, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed into legislation several bills aimed to combat human tra...Youths march to denounce gang violence
About 150 youth marched through the Old West End to fight back and denounce the gang violence plaguing the city. They want to offer a more positive and hopeful message about the city's youth.
Youths march to denounce gang violenceBY CLAUDIA BOYD-BARRETT Protestors march toward Scott High School opposing the city's gangs and violence while trying to send a posit...More Emphasis on Youth Violence
There is a growing movement in Philadelphia to combat youth violence and an emphasis on the importance of a community approach to reducing it. Citizens are being asked to help fight crime and exposure to violence any way they can in school, at home and on their streets.- More emphasis on youth violenceBoston plans to launch a more aggressive approach to reducing youth violence that includes finding jobs for 10000 young people, beefing u...
California's Child Care System Faces Deep Cuts
California's budget deficit will have a deep impact on child welfare services in the state. The child care system faces a 20 percent reduction in budget and communities fear the consequences this will have on child protection and health.
California's child care system faces deep cutsIn an attempt to balance the budget, California Governor Jerry Brown is proposing budget cuts that could affect state-subsidized child ca...
