NY: Several CVA suits filed as window closes (May require subscription) Observer - August 16, 2021 A slew of new Child Victims Act lawsuits were filed locally as the extended "look back" window for victims of childhood sexual abuse to file claims against their alleged abuser closed Saturday. The … [Read more...]

NY: GCASA sees success with 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies' program Orleans Hub - August 12, 2021 The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program at Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse is making a difference in the lives of women dealing with substance use issues while trying to … [Read more...]

US: Intersectionality and the Movement to End the War on Drugs (Opinion) Harris Bricken - August 15, 2021 The year 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of the so-called War on Drugs. Most scholars and activists agree, the Drug War is far from over. Cops and prosecutors aren't the only sources for … [Read more...]

US: Record number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 (Includes video) Hill - August 15, 2021 The number of children hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 has reached a record high of nearly 2,000 in the U.S. as hospitals across the country are filling up and limiting who can be admitted. As … [Read more...]

US: Some kids don't want to return to in-person schooling Cable News Network (CNN) - August 15, 2021 As schools reopen across the US, many children are excited to get back into classrooms with their friends. But for some others, especially kids with social anxiety, online learning was a welcome … [Read more...]

US: An Often Overlooked Way to Serve Your Community (Opinion) Outreach Magazine - August 13, 2021 Churches are not islands in the community, set up to isolate believers from the ails of society. The walls of the church are not protective barriers to community problems. Quite the opposite--the … [Read more...]

US: At What Age Is It Safe to Leave Your Child Home Alone? (Opinion) MedicineNet - August 13, 2021 Some kids can't wait to be independent and have time to themselves, while others feel more nervous at the prospect of being left at home alone. Either way, staying home alone is something that most … [Read more...]

PA: Pa. Senate panel vets proposal to allow for longer retention of unfounded child abuse reports PennLive - August 16, 2021 A state Senate committee is examining revisions to the state's child protection law that would include a change that would allow the state to hold on to unfounded reports of … [Read more...]

US: Did child welfare fearmongering contribute to the increase in COVID among children? (Opinion) NCCPR Child Welfare Blog - August 17, 2021 Remember how some of America's latter-day child savers told us we've got to get the kids back in school as soon as possible to protect them from a "pandemic … [Read more...]

US: How to help kids transition to a new school (Commentary) AZ Big Media - August 16, 2021 While August is National Back to School Month, children can enter new schools year-round. This year looks a lot different since kids are going back to being in school full time, which means it's crucial … [Read more...]