May 10, 2012
Researchers looked at how abused children are treated during court proceedings in all 50 states.

MAY 10, 2012
Two national groups focused on helping abused and neglected children released a report today rating Massachusetts as one of the best states in the country for protecting the legal rights of such children.
Massachusetts was among three states that were awarded an A+ rating by First Star and the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego School of Law. The two other states were Connecticut and Oklahoma.
Twelve states earned A’s, 11 received B’s, and 25 states were given C’s or lower.

May 10, 2012
Hawaii gets an 'F' for support of abused and neglected children in a report released today.

May 9, 2012
A culture of secrecy in Oklahoma and many other states is hindering efforts to reduce child abuse deaths and serious injuries, according to a report by a national child advocacy organization.

May 10, 2012
Upper Marlboro woman reveals painful story as state receives “C” for limiting public information in child abuse cases

May 10, 2012
A nationwide study of state policies governing legal proceedings for abused and neglected children resulted in an "F" for Florida and nine other states.

May 10, 2012
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote today on the reconciliation package to its fiscal year 2013 budget that would
cut an additional tens of billions of dollars more in investments in the country’s children. The package was cleared for the floor after a Monday vote in the House Committee on the Budget passed the measure 21-9 along party lines.

May 7, 2012
Florida is taking steps to reduce the number of youth in foster care who wind up without an education by requiring report cards – not on how the kids are doing in history and English, but on whether they're in a stable situation that enhances their chance to succeed in school and life.

May 8, 2012
UC Riverside Psychologist Tuppett Yates has received a $350,000 grant from the William T. Grant Foundation to study the behavior of emancipated youth from foster care. As part of a five-year study, Yates will examine the impact of recent legislation (Assembly Bill 12) which increased the eligible foster care age from 18 to 21, along with the communication styles of social workers.

May 5, 2012
As a member of the Supreme Court of Texas, it is my great privilege to speak to school children across our state. I love sharing my story and telling them to follow their dreams.