Virginia CASA Program State Directors Retreat: A Convergence of Leadership and Vision
November 16-17, 2023, Rosalyn Retreat and Conference Center, Henrico County A United Effort for a Brighter Future The Virginia CASA (Court...
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Celebrating Families: National Adoption Day and the Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court’s Role
National Adoption Day: A Beacon of Hope for Children in Foster Care Every year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, a heartwarming nationwide...
Read moreWelcome Aboard, Marquise S. Hunt: Our New Community Advocate and Coordinator
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our dedicated team at Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court, Inc., Marquise S. Hunt, who...
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Youth and Gang Involvement: Why do our youth turn to gangs and what’s to be done?
This question weighs heavy in our society. What is so captivating about being involved in a gang? There are several reasons our youth are...
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How Are the Nation’s Children Doing?
7 Factors Help Us Find Out
How are the nation’s children doing? A recently published report (America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2021) from...
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Child Sex Trafficking: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Table of ContentsWho’s at Risk for Child Sex Trafficking?How Do Children Become Victims of Child Sex Trafficking?How Do You Recognize...
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Understanding Typical Child Developmental Milestones
Understanding typical child developmental milestones is important for parents and caregivers and may help them to identify possible delays that...
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The Impact of the Pandemic on Students
According to the educational researchers with McKinsey & Company, “the impact of the pandemic on K–12 student learning was significant,...
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Addressing the Epidemic of Community Violence
The COVID-19 epidemic may be winding down, but the epidemic of community violence shows no sign of slowing. In some US cities, the dramatic...
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How to Help a Friend in an Abusive Relationship
Why don’t they leave the abusive relationship? Why would you stay with someone who hurts you?Why did they go back? Domestic violence...
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