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Are Anti-Bullying Programs Effective?
Anti-bullying programs get a lot of attention these days, because everyone wants to spare children the trauma of true bullying. Yet in spite of our best efforts, the problem is not getting better, and some experts worry that we are creating new problems for our kids. One problem is that, contrary to what many parents…
Settling a Minor’s Case
I have received several questions recently about settling claims involving minors. Every case and state law is different, but there are some general principles. Since I know Georgia law best, I will use it to illustrate the issues. Unlike settling a claim for an adult, most states place quite a bit of oversight on parents…
Can We Help Child Abuse Victims Avoid Being Victimized Again?
One well-known problem in the child welfare field is that children who suffer abuse are at much higher risk of being victims of violence later in life. There are a myriad of theories about why that happens and very few evidence-based answers. A recently-published study from Australia offers a few helpful clues. The study looked…
Take Time to Review Your Records and Policies
The end of one year and the beginning of the next are traditional times to review progress and make new plans. For youth organizations, it is a good time to take a close look at your policies and records to determine which ones to keep going forward. Not only will the process make your program…
Are We Overmedicating Anxious and Depressed Teenagers?
A recent investigative report raises the question of whether our mental health system prescribes to teenagers too many psychotropic medications that haven’t been tested for that age group or haven‘t been tested in combination. One reason is a cycle we have seen in other areas of medicine: a patient is prescribed one drug for a…
