Juvenile Law

Book Review: The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-term Effects of Childhood Adversity (2018) by Nadine Burke Harris, M.D.

Book Review: The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-term Effects of Childhood Adversity (2018) by Nadine Burke Harris, M.D.

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The Deepest Well focuses on the impact that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have on a person’s growth and development, physical health, and long-term well-being. The term ACEs comes from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, first conducted from 1995 to 1997…

“Family First” Law Restricts Use of Congregate Care for Foster Youth

“Family First” Law Restricts Use of Congregate Care for Foster Youth

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The Family First Preservation Services Act seeks to improve the well-being of children in foster care by establishing minimum standards for congregate care settings, by requiring independent assessments by qualified individuals that both outline a foster child’s needs and recommend the appropriate level of care to meet those needs… Read More

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