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$98.5 Million Wrongful Death Settlement in Washington State Raises Questions for Minnesota

$98.5 Million Wrongful Death Settlement in Washington State Raises Questions for Minnesota 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The Washington Court of Appeals just confirmed a $98.5 million wrongful death settlement against the…

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What is the True Source of Racial Disparities in Child Welfare?

What is the True Source of Racial Disparities in Child Welfare? 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

New research indicates that, once poverty is controlled for, Black families enter child protection and…

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Early Childhood Advocates Should Reach Out to Child Welfare Leaders

Early Childhood Advocates Should Reach Out to Child Welfare Leaders 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

There is widespread agreement that the first 1,000 days of life are critical for brain…

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National Attention for Safe Passage Report! In Minnesota? Not So Much.

National Attention for Safe Passage Report! In Minnesota? Not So Much. 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

In response to the Safe Passage report on Minnesota child fatalities we were recently interviewed…

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Do Risk Assessment Tools Make Racial Disparities in Child Welfare Better or Worse?

Do Risk Assessment Tools Make Racial Disparities in Child Welfare Better or Worse? 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Los Angeles County and a team of scholars are collaborating on a “Risk Stratification Model”…

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Federal Government Announces Decrease in Child Maltreatment. Is it too Soon to Celebrate?

Federal Government Announces Decrease in Child Maltreatment. Is it too Soon to Celebrate? 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The federal Children’s Bureau recently released its 2021 Maltreatment Report and announced without reservation that…

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Governor Walz’ Budget Has Child Maltreatment Reduction Measures

Governor Walz’ Budget Has Child Maltreatment Reduction Measures 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

A major takeaway from our recent report on child fatalities is that the single most…

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What is Neglect? Maybe Not What People Think

What is Neglect? Maybe Not What People Think 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

A common trope alleges that child protection caseworkers confuse poverty with neglect.   This has been…

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Safe Passage for Children Releases Report on Minnesota Child Fatalities

Safe Passage for Children Releases Report on Minnesota Child Fatalities 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Yesterday Safe Passage for Children released its year-long study of Minnesota child fatalities from maltreatment…

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Children with Disabilities Are at Higher Risk of Abuse – Why Not Prioritize Them?

Children with Disabilities Are at Higher Risk of Abuse – Why Not Prioritize Them? 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

This Emily Douglas paper shows that children with a disability or medical condition are twice…

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