How can the judiciary help narrow the front door to child protection?
Judge Ernestine S. Gray of New Orleans shares the values and beliefs that guide her work to strengthen communities and families.
Resources
How can we ensure that separating children from their families is an intervention of last resort?
Review findings from an article describing how child removal decisions are based on inconsistent standards and practices among states.
How does involvement with law enforcement impact the reporting of child abuse and neglect?
Learn findings from a study that describes the relationship between police contact with families and the reporting of child maltreatment.
Did a review of death certificate data reveal an underreporting of fatalities due to child abuse?
Explore findings from a study that looked at medical examiner data to conclude that true rates of fatal child abuse may be underreported.
How did New Hampshire use a Request for Information to generate innovations in prevention programming?
This strategy brief describes how New Hampshire used Requests for Information to expand and improve its prevention service array.
How are child welfare leaders applying the principles of safety science to prevent harm to children?
Learn from the experiences of child welfare agency leaders who are applying the principles of safety science within their organizations.
Can strengthening national data on child fatalities aid in prevention?
Explore findings from a report that outlines why a consistent and coordinated approach to child fatality data is necessary.
How did Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature advance a strong relationship to the benefit of children and families?
Learn about the partnership between Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature, and why it is essential.
What is the role of the child protection agency in the Black Child Legacy Campaign?
Learn how Sacramento County CPS supports the community-led Black Child Legacy Campaign to reduce preventable deaths among Black children.
How is the Black Child Legacy Campaign saving lives and advancing equity in Sacramento?
Learn about Sacramento’s community-driven approach to reducing preventable deaths among Black children.
Tools
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