Canada: 'You're not alone': New program helps foster kids with FASD prepare for life on their own CBC News - July 16, 2019 Jordan's heart pounds as his feet hit the treadmill at a gym in downtown Yellowknife. Rap music rings from his ear buds. Korry Garvey stands beside him guiding Jordan through … [Read more...]

Australia: Researchers find "serious gaps" in educator observation/response to problem behaviour Sector - July 16, 2019 A national survey undertaken by researchers from the University of South Australia has exposed "serious gaps" in the ability of early childhood teachers, primary educators and … [Read more...]

US: New Approach to Pediatric Treatment Planning to Support Caregivers Living with Adversities (Commentary) Medical Health News - July 16, 2019 What happens when the child's symptoms or diagnosis is a result of family adversity, such as failure-to-thrive due to physical neglect, neonatal … [Read more...]

US: Navigating Child Protective Services When You Use Cannabis (Commentary) High Times - July 16, 2019 As cannabis legalization continues to become more prevalent, one of the major issues plaguing the community is the involvement of Child Protective Services (CPS). More and more cases are … [Read more...]

US: Americans Are Complicit in Border Camp Abuses (Commentary) American Prospect - July 16, 2019 Last week, the House Oversight and Reform Committee held the first of two hearings on the Trump administration's treatment of migrant minors. Members of Congress who recently visited immigration … [Read more...]

US: Epstein Case Highlights Language Surrounding Child Sexual Abuse (Includes audio) Public News Service - July 17, 2019 The charges of sex trafficking against Jeffrey Epstein continue to make news headlines, but critics of the coverage say the use of terms like "underage women" to describe the … [Read more...]

NJ: NJ school official accused of rape: Another child comes forward New Jersey 101.5 - July 16, 2019 The superintendent of this single-school district is facing a second lawsuit accusing him of molesting an elementary school girl. Earlier this month, a former student and her mother filed a lawsuit … [Read more...]

Netherlands: Netherlands plans jihadi care home for children Times - July 16, 2019 The children who are considered to be potentially dangerous by the Dutch authorities will be sent to "a special reception location" when they return to the Netherlands. The child protection service will assess … [Read more...]

International: Anti-vaxxers distract from a more serious threat (Commentary) Financial Times - July 15, 2019 Myths and misinformation about vaccines are a serious threat that the World Health Organization is committed to countering. But that's only part of the challenge. The global vaccine crisis … [Read more...]

Canada: Canada has a long history of ignoring reports like that of the MMIWG Inquiry (Commentary) Axis of Logic - July 15, 2019 The hullabaloo over the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) inquiry's use of the word genocide has obscured its broader message, and that is more than … [Read more...]