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Because Kids Should Feel Safe at Home
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Because Kids Should Feel Safe at Home

Over the past year, we’ve successfully advocated for changes to Minnesota’s child protection system designed to keep…

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Mandated Reporters Deserve Balanced Training
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Mandated Reporters Deserve Balanced Training

Earlier this week we met with the state’s new Department of Children, Youth and Families…

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How the election will impact our advocacy efforts
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How the election will impact our advocacy efforts

On January 14 — just 64 days from now — legislators will kick off the…

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Fear Should Not be a Way of Life for Children
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Fear Should Not be a Way of Life for Children

Children are often abused behind closed doors. That’s why it’s so important to speak up…

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Child Deaths Often Involve Neglect
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Child Deaths Often Involve Neglect

Buried in the news headlines last week was a story about a Red Lake grandmother…

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It takes a Team!
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It takes a Team!

More than 125 concerned Minnesotans gathered October 8 at the University of St. Thomas for…

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We’re Excited about this New Group!
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We’re Excited about this New Group!

Many people get excited about pumpkins, lattes and sweatshirts in the fall.  Want to know…

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1 in 4 American Girls Experience Some Form of Abuse
1 in 4 American Girls Experience Some Form of Abuse 1280 853 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

1 in 4 American Girls Experience Some Form of Abuse

In the busy weeks and months ahead, with school back in session and other autumn/winter…

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Register Now: October 8 Legislative Breakfast and Fundraiser
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Register Now: October 8 Legislative Breakfast and Fundraiser

“It takes a Team: Strengthening Minnesota’s Child Protection System” According to the latest data from…

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October 8 Legislative Breakfast and Fundraiser
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October 8 Legislative Breakfast and Fundraiser

This past week, Safe Passage for Children met with two legislators who are interested in…

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31 Children Were Killed in MN in 2022
31 Children Were Killed in MN in 2022 620 465 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

31 Children Were Killed in MN in 2022

Just released is Minnesota’s Child Maltreatment Report, summarizing data from 2022. Safe Passage continues to…

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Which Policies will Leave Kids Safer Tomorrow?
Which Policies will Leave Kids Safer Tomorrow? 1280 853 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Which Policies will Leave Kids Safer Tomorrow?

Since the beginning of the year, the safety of at least 30,000 children across Minnesota…

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Volunteers Advocating for Children in Court
Volunteers Advocating for Children in Court 1280 853 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Volunteers Advocating for Children in Court

As recently as last winter, Minnesota’s once-vigorous volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program seemed in…

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Protecting Children from Parental Substance Abuse
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Protecting Children from Parental Substance Abuse

Last week the Star Tribune published an article highlighting the devastating effects of children who…

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Decriminalizing Drug Use in Pregnancy
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Decriminalizing Drug Use in Pregnancy

Last month Hennepin County announced that it would no longer charge women who abuse drugs during…

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