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The Epidemic of Sexual Abuse in Foster Care is a Pipeline to Juvenile Delinquency, Prison and Death Row
The complex relationship between foster care and the criminal justice system, particularly regarding the alarming incidence of children in foster…Illinois Foster Children Who Were Abused and Neglected by Their Parents Deserve Better: The Fight for Dignity Through Proper Luggage
By: Julianna Walo, Esquire Child welfare advocates in Illinois continue pushing for improved enforcement of existing laws meant to provide…ProPublica: We Found Widespread Abuse of Disabled Patients at an Illinois Facility. The DOJ Is Investigating.
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a wide-ranging investigation into abuse and neglect of people with developmental disabilities at…Florida’s Children First and Florida Youth SHINE Celebrate Incredible 20-Year Milestone
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Florida Youth SHINE, Florida’s premiere youth advocacy, empowerment, and leadership group. The group…Illinois DCFS Child Sex Trafficking Case Reveals Systemic Failures
By: Julianna Walo, Esquire The child welfare attorneys at Justice for Kids, a division of Kelley Kronenberg, regularly review cases…Claims Bill Filed to Help Permanently Injured Child
Despite eight prior calls to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) abuse hotline, a young boy was left…Palm Beach County Health Officials Issue Emergency Order Against Treatment Center for Kids After a Child’s Death for Negligence and Failure to Follow Critical Mental Health Procedures
A residential mental health treatment facility in Palm Beach County, Florida can’t admit new clients with a “history of self-harm,…Understanding Illinois Child Welfare: Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care
By: Julianna Walo, Esquire The Illinois child welfare system faces unprecedented challenges in protecting our state's most vulnerable children. As…