UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

December 2011

Human rights, children’s rights: Universal Human Rights Month

By |2016-12-01T19:33:20-06:00December 9th, 2011|Categories: CASCW at the Capitol|Tags: , , , , , |

All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration.--UN Declaration of Human Rights As one reflects on Human Rights Month it is important to think of those who may have the smallest [...]

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March 2011

Week in Review: March 4, 2011

By |2016-12-01T19:33:25-06:00March 2nd, 2011|Categories: CASCW at the Capitol|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Welcome back for another Child Welfare Week in Review! This week the US Supreme Court heard a case involving child abuse investigations at schools, regarding whether parent's consent is required before a child can be questioned at school by a child care worker or a police officer. Read

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February 2011

Week in Review: February 11, 2011

By |2016-12-01T19:33:25-06:00February 11th, 2011|Categories: CASCW at the Capitol|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Senate passed HF 130, the budget proposal cutting $900 million in state spending. This was a fast turnaround following the House passage of the bill late on 2/9. The bill was sent to the Governor, and he vetoed the bill within a couple hours of receiving it. You can read coverage here, here and [...]

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