Children and Families

Brushes with the Law: Young New Yorkers, Neighborhoods and the Criminal Justice System

Recent Event: Young New Yorkers, Neighborhoods and the Criminal Justice System

The city has overhauled its juvenile justice system to keep more young people out of confinement. In the process, officials, organizers and providers also aim to strengthen families and neighborhoods. How can city government engage communities and tap into the strengths of local groups that work with teens and families? READ MORE » WATCH VIDEO »

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Would Prison Closures Prevent Children’s Visits with Their Moms?

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Would Prison Closures Prevent Children's Visits with Their Moms?

Friday, February 8

In his budget plan for the coming year, Governor Cuomo proposed to close two of the state's prisons for women: the Beacon Correctional Facility in Dutchess County and the Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan. Some advocates for prisoners' rights warn that the closures could make it harder for incarcerated New York City women to keep in contact with their children. READ MORE »

Budget Cuts Could Put New Burdens on Family Court

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Budget Cuts Could Put New Burdens on Family Court

Thursday, January 31

If Governor Cuomo's budget goes through as proposed, it could make things even more complicated for children and families attempting to navigate the state's notoriously unwieldy Family Court system. The governor's proposed budget allots $2.6 billion to the state judiciary. That's not technically a cut, but it forces the court system to absorb its second-in-a-row round of mandatory judicial raises without increasing expenses overall. READ MORE »

Oversight for New Juvenile Justice Homes

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Oversight for New Juvenile Justice Homes

Wednesday, January 16

The Administration for Children's Services announced plans to create an oversight board to serve as a watchdog for the city's juvenile detention centers and placement facilities. This new board marks the latest step in the Bloomberg administration's multi-million dollar Close to Home initiative. READ MORE »

 
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