Friday, July 16, 2021

Lots of info for PA Families

 Good Info help for PA Families

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Luzerne County, PA

LUZERNE COUNTY RETAINS TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS TO CONDUCT REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES WILKES-BARRE, PA (July 15, 2021) – Luzerne County today announced that it has retained the Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders law firm to conduct an internal review of its department of Children & Youth Services. “Regaining the trust of families and the broader public is our top priority,” said Romilda Crocamo, Acting County Manager. “We know that won’t be possible without first understanding what happened, how and why. That’s why we retained Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. We are confident that they – along with the Pennsylvania Attorney General, the PA Department of Human Services and any additional law enforcement authorities that are conducting investigations – will help us achieve this goal.” Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders has handled numerous high profile and significant investigations for state and local government agencies, educational institutions, and large public and private companies. Its Investigations Practice Group typically handles high-profile investigations involving allegations of illegal activity and other misconduct. In those matters, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders lawyers are routinely called upon to provide recommendations about how to improve controls, policies, and procedures, in addition to assessing responsibility. The Investigations Practice Group includes numerous former prosecutors who have served in United States Attorney’s Offices around the country, the United States Department of Justice, district attorney’s offices, and other state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force NEW


The bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force recently released a comprehensive final report with policy recommendations that protect public safety, increase accountability, achieve savings for reinvestment, and improve outcomes for youth, families and communities.

The 30-member task force assessed the state juvenile justice system and reviewed data from court and state agencies and examined how practices can better align with what research says works to improve outcomes for youth and families. The task force received input from more than 500 stakeholders.

If adopted, the policy recommendations are expected to safely reduce the population of young people in out-of-home facilities by 39% by 2026, freeing up nearly $81 million for reinvestment.

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