US: Pediatric groups declare national emergency over children's mental health Hill - October 19, 2021 A group of pediatric organizations have declared a national emergency in children's mental health coinciding with alarming new emergency room statistics released Tuesday. The American Academy of … [Read more...]

US: Paris Hilton pushes for bill to crack down on abusive youth facilities (Includes video) NBC News - October 20, 2021 A group of congressional Democrats said Wednesday that they plan to work with Paris Hilton to create new regulations to prevent the abuse of children in facilities for troubled … [Read more...]

Canada: Indigenous advocates question who PM is consulting with on First Nations kids ruling Canadian Press - October 20, 2021 Some Indigenous advocates and leaders say they don't know who Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is talking about when he says Ottawa is holding consultations on a ruling that … [Read more...]

France: Parolin to French prime minister: Fight against abuse must respect seal of confession Pillar - October 20, 2021 The Vatican Secretary of State reaffirmed the Church's stance that the seal of confession is inviolable, during an exchange with the French prime minister this week. France is … [Read more...]

NY: Child Welfare, Youth Justice Program Leaders Among Winners of New York's David Prize Imprint - October 19, 2021 The creators of a nonprofit helping foster youth age out of the system, and a program to better launch young adults leaving lockups are among five New Yorkers awarded a prestigious … [Read more...]

NY: City, Union Push Back on Informing Parents of Rights in Child-Welfare Probes City - October 19, 2021 A so-called Parental Rights package of legislation is scheduled to be voted on by the City Council on Friday, seeking to "empower families in the child welfare system… to know their rights." … [Read more...]

US: Fact Sheet: Improving Access and Care for Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions (Press release) White House - October 19, 2021 Even before the pandemic, demand for mental health and substance use services was increasing, especially for our nation's young people. The COVID-19 … [Read more...]

US: The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) to Launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy (Press release) Center for Adoption Support and Education - October 19, 2021 The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) … [Read more...]

Australia: New law orders priests to report abuse PS News - October 20, 2021 Minister for Child Protection, Simone McGurk says the Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2021 has passed State Parliament, requiring ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse, including when … [Read more...]