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October 3, 2019
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The Lost Children in the Middle

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In Minnesota the MinneMinds collaborative is increasing child abuse prevention resources for young children. Once…

September 26, 2019
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Focused Approach to Reducing Racial Bias

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In this TED talk Dr. Jessica Pryce describes using “blind removal committees” in Nassau County,…

September 19, 2019
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What the Hennepin County Settlement Changes

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This extensive class action lawsuit settlement between Hennepin County and A Better Childhood is worth…

September 12, 2019
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Hennepin County Settles Class Action Lawsuit

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Hennepin County recently settled a foster care class action lawsuit brought by A Better Childhood.…

September 5, 2019
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Reality Based Training for New Child Protection Workers

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The Zero Abuse Project at St. Paul’s Hamline University is the home of CAST, (Child…

August 29, 2019
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Governor Walz on Child Welfare Program Enhancements

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As a gubernatorial candidate, Tim Walz responded to our survey questions about improving child protection…

August 22, 2019
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Governor Walz’ Promises

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Last year we surveyed gubernatorial candidates on child protection issues. One watchful reader asked whether…

August 15, 2019
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Distinguish between Neglect and Poverty

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Pressures to divert the 70% of child maltreatment reports that are “just neglect” into less…

August 9, 2019
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The Child Protection to Sex-Trafficking Pipeline

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Minnesota supports sex trafficked children through the Safe Harbor Act, which decriminalizes prostitution for minors…

August 1, 2019
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Where Child Welfare Can Address Injustices and Racism

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As described last week, attempts to address racism and injustices in the child welfare system…

The Lost Children in the Middle

Focused Approach to Reducing Racial Bias

What the Hennepin County Settlement Changes

Hennepin County Settles Class Action Lawsuit

Reality Based Training for New Child Protection Workers

Governor Walz on Child Welfare Program Enhancements

Governor Walz’ Promises

Distinguish between Neglect and Poverty

The Child Protection to Sex-Trafficking Pipeline

Where Child Welfare Can Address Injustices and Racism

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