ARTICLE TAG

abortion

11/11/2024

A Misguided Rush to Judgment on How Abortion Laws Impact Foster Care 

Reports linking abortion restrictions with child maltreatment are well-intentioned but oversimplify a complex issue.

Youth Services Insider

11/8/2022

What’s On The Ballot for Youth and Families

A look at state and local ballot measures that could have a significant impact on youth, families, child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

What Happens When Foster Youth Want an Abortion — and What Could Soon Change?

7/28/2022

What Happens When Foster Youth Want an Abortion — and What Could Soon Change?

A leading Massachusetts attorney for pregnant minors discusses confidential court hearings for youth seeking an abortion without parental consent.

6/8/2015

Child Trafficking Victims Fall Prey To Partisan Divisiveness

Upon hearing the term “human trafficking,” most Americans envision foreign nationals who have been smuggled into the United States to engage in sex work within our borders. While this situation is common and grave, it is important for Americans to know that the trafficking of American citizens is on the rise right here at home.

10/23/2013

University Ends Relationship with Social Work Group over Abortion Position

A group of social work graduate students at Catholic University of America plan to challenge their dean’s decision to end relations with the National Association of Social Workers because of the organization’s position that social workers should support access to abortions for clients.