The Opioid Epidemic's Effect on Children
Elizabeth’s baby was due in June, and that’s exactly when she came— on the very morning of her due d...
Alcohol, Drugs, Youth, and Arrests.
Drug and alcohol use can cause tragedy across all members of society. Perhaps one of the most vulner...
Are Juvenile Drug Courts a Good Alternative to Incarceration?
Life can just be plain tough sometimes. But for some adolescents who feel anxious, angry, depressed,...
8 Years of Failed Interventions. Then Came MST.
The Beginning It is the beginning of my very first meeting with the Lowe family, and as we sit on th...
How Can Juvenile Probation Help At-Risk Youth?
Juvenile probation is a form of sentencing that allows young offenders to remain in their communitie...
The Impact of Status Offenses
What is a Status Offense? Violating curfew, running away from home, or skipping school may not be go...
Poverty Impacts Children in a Multitude of Ways
It’s hard to imagine that in a country like America there are children who suffer from the stress of...
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in Disabled Children
Recurrence of child abuse happens to young children, but there is a higher risk for recurring abuse ...
The Crossover Between Sex Trafficking and Juvenile Justice
An estimated 3 of every 4 victims of sex trafficking are girls or women. In the case of young female...
Back To School: More To It Than Meets The Eye
Summer is ending, and school is back in session. Cue the advertisements of back-to-school sales on s...
