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Washington Post: Trauma is hidden cause of academic struggles for many in DC, report finds
The Washington Post reported on the release of Children’s Law Center’s latest report: Addressing Childhood Trauma in DC Schools. Here’s an excerpt from the story:…
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Report: Addressing Trauma in DC Schools
Forty percent of DC high school students witness violence in the course of just one year. About 4,000 DC public school students are homeless. There…
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Investing in Children’s Life-long Health: Breakfast with Dr. Mark McClellan
“If you really want to have an impact on the nation’s health,” said Dr. Mark McClellan, “start with children.” And to help kids grow up…
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Washington Business Journal: How we built an affordable law firm
The Washington Business Journal interviewed Peter Edelman and Jane Aiken of Georgetown University about the University’s plans to open an affordable law firm in collaboration…
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The District’s Dime Blog: Cutting TANF Would Harm DC’s Kids
In a guest blog for the DC Fiscal Policy Insitute, Children’s Law Center Policy Attorney Kimberly Waller calls on the DC Council to extend the time…
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Washington Post: Inside the hidden world of homeless teen mothers
Children’s Law Center client Tiara was featured in a Washington Post article about the struggles that homeless teen moms experience in DC. She fought long…
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Christian Science Monitor: Free-range vs. helicopter: What does it mean to be a good parent?
Children’s Law Center executive director Judith Sandalow is quoted in the Christian Science Monitor discussing the recent “free-range” parenting debate. The article focuses on exploring…
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Washington Post: ‘Free-range’ flap fans the flames of a national debate on parenting
Judith Sandalow is quoted in the Washington Post discussing the ongoing debate over free-range parenting. The debate has taken on a national scale after two…
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Building ‘Opportunity’ Youth: Breakfast with Melody Barnes
Everyone has heard a story of an “exceptional” young man or woman from a hardscrabble background who pulled him or herself up by the bootstraps,…
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Huffington Post: Grading DC’s Progress on Childhood Mental Illness
Read the latest blog by Executive Director Judith Sandalow, who talks about the need for progress in the District’s mental health services, as outlined in…
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