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Last Updated: Sep 20th, 2007 - 10:40:07 |
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Juvenile Justice
Meth Use Begins Before Age 15
Most teens who try methamphetamine say they started when they were age 15 or younger. Nearly a quarter of teens say that it would be "very easy" or "somewhat easy" to obtain meth. One in three teens believes there is only a "slight risk" or "no risk" in trying meth once or twice.
Sep 19, 2007, 10:19
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Juvenile Justice
Bipolar Label Increases 40 Times
The number of children and youth labeled as bipolar increased 40 times from 1994 to 2003. The frequency of the diagnosis has increased even further since then.
Sep 10, 2007, 09:02
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Child Custody
Three Steps To Protect Your Children From Their Porn Addicted Parent
If you share custody of your children with a porn addict, you probably feel worried and scared for your children. You might become especially panicked if your children are the age and gender preferred by the porn addict. Fortunately, these three steps can protect your children from their porn addicted parent.
Aug 6, 2007, 09:47
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Abuse and Neglect
Foster Children Do Better At Home
Our clients hire us to rescue their children from the foster care system. We work to reunite children with their own parents, and also with grandparents, aunts and uncles, or even family friend. If you love a child in need of care, you should take note of a new study on the long term results of foster care.
Jul 26, 2007, 16:17
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Child Custody
Insurers Deny Benefits for Mental Illness
Kansas law adopted in 2001 requires health insurance companies to cover up to 45 in-patient days and 45 outpatient visits on an annual basis for treatment of biologically-based mental illnesses. However, recent data from the top 10 health insurance providers, as reported by the Kansas Insurance Department (KID), reveal that policyholders typically receive an average of six in-patient days or outpatient visits regardless of diagnosis.
Jul 23, 2007, 13:41
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Juvenile Justice
Mentally Ill Juvenile Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison
A Johnson County, Kansas court yesterday sentenced Andrew Ellmaker to life in prison for the murder of his mental health worker, Terri Zenner. He won’t be eligible for parole for 50 years
Jul 20, 2007, 11:28
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Child Custody
Web Software Helps Coordinate Joint Custody
Several companies have created software to help parents communicate and coordinate their joint custody and parenting time. Here are a few links.
Jul 18, 2007, 17:24
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General
Are Our Children Better Than Last Year?
The government today released its biannual full report
on the status of children and families in the United States.
Jul 13, 2007, 20:03
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Special Education
Audit Urges Coordination Of Programs For Young Children
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Kansas audit released yesterday found that state agencies could better
coordinate programs for such young children.
Jul 12, 2007, 20:31
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Grandparents' Rights
Your Child Or Your Grandchild?
The reality is grandparents are often forced to
choose between supporting their own child or caring for their
grandchild. That choice that is far too often minimized by professionals
in the child in need of care system.
Jul 6, 2007, 11:34
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