Document Type
White Paper
Publication Date
2011
First page number:
1
Last page number:
44
Abstract
The purpose of this Legislative Briefing Book is to provide a quick snapshot of some of the most pressing issues facing Nevada’s children in order to provide advocates and policymakers with a stepping stone in creating positive changes to improve the lives of Nevada’s children. While this book will not cover every issue facing our children, it is intended to highlight some of those where state policy may have an impact, covering issues in education, health, safety and security, and the juvenile justice system. Diligent efforts need to be made during the 2013 Legislative Session to improve policies, procedures and services for Nevada’s children. Nevada has continually been ranked as one of the poorest states when it comes to statistics regarding children and social policy. Given the current economic strains on our State, it is vitally important to focus on preventing cuts to necessary programs while looking ahead to see what we can improve upon. Although most advocates and particularly policymakers would like to create policies that will provide immediate positive feedback, it is important to realize that effective social change takes time. As such, much emphasis should be placed on developing quality, comprehensive systems and implementing evidence-based preventive strategies to researched-based risk indicators. This book is intended to be a compilation of statistics and policy recommendations from across the state, with contributions from practitioners, agencies, organizations, individuals and others who work with and advocate for the well-being of children in Nevada.
Keywords
Bills; Legislative; Child welfare – Law and legislation; Children – Legal status; laws; etc; Nevada
Disciplines
Health Services Research | Law | Maternal and Child Health | Public Health | Social Policy | Social Welfare
Language
English
Repository Citation
Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy,
UNLV, School of Community Health Sciences,
Ashby, D. T.,
Haboush, A.,
Molicki, S.,
Phebus, T.,
Wolkwitz, K.,
Fender, A.
(2011).
2011 Legislative Briefing Book.
1-44.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/nicrp_reports/18
Included in
Health Services Research Commons, Law Commons, Maternal and Child Health Commons, Social Policy Commons, Social Welfare Commons
Comments
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