On this week’s podcast, we share some thoughts on the earlygoing on child welfare and juvenile justice for the Biden Administration: initial actions, key hires, and the Family First Act.
David Finkelhor of the Crimes Against Children Research Center and Family Research Laboratory joins to discuss the most recent federal data on child abuse and neglect, and what it showed as America headed into the coronavirus pandemic.
BONUS: This episode features music from the Unsung program, which helps youth in juvenile settings learn to perform, record and produce songs.
Reading Room
Biden First-Day Order Likely Means Rollback of Trump Faith-Based Protection
Biden Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Leaders: Some Logical Candidates
The Biden Transition Team: Key Players on Family and Justice
A Complete Guide to The Family First Act
