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Child Health

2018 Election Guide: New York's Children

Having the basic necessities of life such as nutritious meals and financial security is a universal human right and something all people concerned with the well-being of children should work to secure.

Education

Testimony of the Children’s Defense Fund-New York For the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Education Oversight Hearing on School Emergency Preparedness and Safety

Youth Justice

Testimony of the Children’s Defense Fund – New York Before the New York City Council Committee on Juvenile Justice

Oversight Hearing – Update on NYC’s Implementation of Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility

Youth Justice

With Rikers closure still years off, de Blasio backs away from young adult reforms

September 7, 2018 | New York

Youth Justice

City Hall quietly rolls back Rikers youth reforms

September 7, 2018 | New York

Youth Justice

New Report Examines Youth Incarcerated in Adult Jails

August 28, 2018 | New York

Youth Justice

New York’s Raise the Age Law Profiled in New Report

"Getting to Zero: A 50 State Study of Strategies to Remove Youth from Adult Jails," analyzes national data sets and state laws to provide concrete policy change recommendations to remove youth from adult jails across the country.

August 28, 2018 | New York

Youth Justice

New York Alternative Facility Emphasizes Rehabilitation For Raise the Age Candidates

August 28, 2018 | New York

Education

CDF-NY Response to the 2018 Q2 Student Safety Act Data

An analysis of the Student Safety Act data from the second quarter of 2018 shows an increase in total NYPD interventions in New York City schools compared to the same period in 2017 – from 2,620 interventions to 3,060.

Education

Education Justice Policy Brief: What is the Student Safety Act?

The Student Safety Act is the result of a four-year campaign by a coalition of organizations seeking to bring to light the scope and impact of school disciplinary and safety policies in New York City Schools.