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Parenting Under the Influence

Parenting Under the Influence 2560 1440 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

On a cold day in March of 2023, 7-year-old Za’Maiya Travis didn’t wake up for…

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Lives Cut Short: Tracking Child Fatalities Nationally

Lives Cut Short: Tracking Child Fatalities Nationally 1280 853 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Our heart breaks every time we hear of a child who is senselessly killed. Last…

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Children Suffer when Concerns are Silenced

Children Suffer when Concerns are Silenced 1872 1552 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Child abuse occurs in families of all demographics. Earlier this week, the mayor of Atlantic City…

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Advocacy for Children Day

Advocacy for Children Day 3328 2494 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

On Monday, a group of us gathered at the Capitol to meet with key legislators…

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Conversations at the Capitol

Conversations at the Capitol 2560 1920 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

On Monday, we’ll be having conversations at the Capitol about the need to improve Minnesota’s…

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The greatest gift a child could receive at the holidays? A stable and loving home

The greatest gift a child could receive at the holidays? A stable and loving home 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The holidays should be a joyful time for all children, but we know that for…

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Children Are People

Children Are People 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

A question that I constantly grapple with is, “how can people be so cruel to…

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GRACE Addresses Child Sexual Abuse in Faith Communities

GRACE Addresses Child Sexual Abuse in Faith Communities 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

As we have previously noted, child sexual abuse can occur in any faith community, but…

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No Hit Zones Mean More Brain Power for Children

No Hit Zones Mean More Brain Power for Children 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children’s held its inaugural conference last week. …

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Critique of Minneapolis Police Response to Domestic Violence Has Implications for Children

Critique of Minneapolis Police Response to Domestic Violence Has Implications for Children 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

This Global Rights for Women study of the Minneapolis Police Department found that officers seldom…

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