There has been much debate about how to increase dental access for children and their parents across Maryland. The purpose of this report, “Access to Dental Care in Maryland: An Assessment of Challenges and Solutions,” is to contribute to...
Advocates for Children and Youth conducted a review on chronic absenteeism and its effect on the lives of children. We found out some interesting information to share with you. Chronic absence is defined as missing 10 percent or more...
The 2010 census missed 2.2 million kids under 5 years old, and the upcoming count may miss even more if young children are not a priority. The stakes are high: 55 major federal programs, including Head Start and the...
Baltimore City is home to roughly 85,000 children and cities of comparative size and relatively the same youth population have significantly more recreational activities for their young people. In Baltimore City, there were significant gaps in summer activities and...
A Must Read: Baltimore Sun Op-Ed New rule threatens to undercount families in poverty The federal government uses many factors to calculate the official federal poverty level. Until June 21st, 2019, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is...
2019 Legislative Session: Foundation Laid for Future Progress, But Critical Decisions – and Funding – Put on Hold The 2019 legislative session started with new faces, new energy, and new promise. But when the clock struck midnight on Sine...
Among the thousands of status offense cases petitioned to the courts every year, a disproportionate number of them are brought against girls
Today, nearly 30 percent of juveniles arrested are girls or young women and their share of arrests, detainment, and court cases has steadily increased over the past two decades. Unfortunately their stories remain unchanged. Often girls of color and...
The latest data highlight trends and characteristics of girls at various stages in the juvenile justice system.
While national law has moved toward recognizing the dilemma posed by a growing number of girls entering a juvenile justice system ill-equipped to address their needs, the current voluntary standards have not been sufficient in encouraging many jurisdictions to...