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Assessments are essential in the human services and criminal justice sectors, but those focusing on strengths and capabilities rather than only deficits hold transformative power. Why? Because how we evaluate and support individuals matters, ...
When it comes to the complex criminal justice system, the threads of change often weave through innovative approaches that offer hope, empowerment, and transformation. Evidence-based case management provides a pathway for justice-involved clients ...
In criminal justice and human services, a critical aspect of guiding at-risk youth and adults toward positive transformation lies in understanding their unique needs, strengths, and risks. Enter risk, needs, and strengths assessments—a fundamental ...
Pursuing positive outcomes and sustainable change lies at the heart of our collective missions in human services and criminal justice. As professionals dedicated to making a difference, we understand the challenges accompanying this endeavor, and we ...
Mood disorders cast a significant shadow over the lives of teenage girls, impacting their emotional well-being and overall development. Depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder can pose immense challenges for these young individuals, ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As we come together to shine a spotlight on mental health, addressing the pressing issue of mental health within the criminal justice system is crucial. This month provides us with a timely opportunity to ...
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, but some therapy approaches don't always provide treatment through a gender-and-culture-informed lens. To address this, mental health professionals, and other similar practitioners, have ...
An estimated 3 of every 4 victims of sex trafficking are girls or women. In the case of young female victims, they often share similar characteristics: they are homeless or runaways, victims of previous abuse, and often involved in the juvenile ...
Life is often full of obstacles that make growing up a difficult road to navigate for at-risk youth. From poverty and physical abuse to drug and alcohol use, teens frequently run into issues that they are still mentally ill-equipped to handle. These ...
Girls are different from boys—an obvious statement that isn’t so obvious in much of the juvenile-justice system. In the past, girls historically made up a smaller percentage of the juvenile justice system. However, the number of girls entering the ...
