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This list of organizations is drawn from the MCH Organizations Database. Contact information is the most recent known to the MCH Digital Library.


Displaying records 1 through 3 (3 total).

American Bar Association, Center on Children and the Law (ABA)

Annotation: The Center on Children and the Law is a program of the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. Founded in 1978, the center works to improve the quality of life for children through advancements in law, justice, and public policy. It conducts research and disseminates information; sponsors conferences, training seminars, and programs to improve the skills of legal professionals in proceedings affecting children; provides referrals; educates and assists non attorneys and organizations in child-related law; and stimulates public awareness of the law and systems of justice related to children. It also analyzes legal issues related to the promotion of child and adolescent health. In particular, with the support of a MCHB/OAH grant, the ABACCL is working in collaboration with the American Medical Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the American Psychological Association, the American Dietetic Association, the American Nurses Association, and the National Assembly of School Based Health Care to promote adolescent health initiatives. Publications include the monthly ABA Child Law Practice.

Keywords: Advocacy, Children, Courts, Legislation

National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD)

Annotation: The National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) is a nonprofit organization committed to developing and promoting criminal and juvenile justice strategies that are fair, humane, effective, and economically sound. The goal of the council is to help federal and state officials, criminal justice professionals, and community organizations implement programs that will improve the criminal justice system. It provides innovative and cost-effective strategies to help administrators and criminal justice professionals manage corrections systems more effectively. Activities include consulting and advocacy programs and publications. NCCD also publishes a newsletter and journal and sponsors training seminars.

Keywords: Courts, Crime, Juvenile delinquency, Juvenile justice

National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association

Annotation: National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association works with its state and local members to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes. A variety of guides and manuals produced by National CASA are available in electronic format from the Web site.

Keywords: Child abuse, Advocacy, Child neglect, Children, Courts, Volunteers

   

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