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The NCMHJJ promotes awareness of the mental health needs of juveniles in the juvenile justice system.
http://www.ncmhjj.com/
last updated: 1/27/2003
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The Southern Juvenile Defender Center is a regional support center established by the American Bar Association''s National Juvenile Defender Center.
http://www.juveniledefender.org/
last updated: 3/26/2002
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A resource for lawyers and legal advocates dedicated to improving the quality of legal representation for children in Connecticut.
http://www.kidscounsel.org/
last updated: 3/26/2002
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The Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee seeks to increase awareness and understanding of juvenile justice issues and programs.
http://www.opm.state.ct.us/pdpd1/grants/JJAC/JJACHome.htm
last updated: 3/26/2002
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A televised network of engaging stories, revealed through the people and process of investigation.
http://www.courttv.com
last updated: 6/10/2004
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The goal of the Juvenile Justice Center is to advance the juvenile defense bar through training, technical assistance, information dissemination and advocacy.
http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/juvjus/
last updated: 4/23/2002
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The CWLA is the oldest & largest national nonprofit organization developing and promoting policies and programs to protect America''s children & strengthen America''s families.
http://www.cwla.org/
last updated: 4/23/2002
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Provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization. OJJDP accomplishes this by supporting States and local communities in their efforts to develop and implement effective and programs.
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/
last updated: 4/23/2002
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The NCJFCJ is dedicated to serving the nation''s children and families by improving the courts of juvenile and family jurisdictions. Our mission is to better the justice system through education and applied research & improve the juvenile court system.
http://www.ncjfcj.unr.edu/
last updated: 4/23/2002
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CJCJ is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce society''s reliance on the use of incarceration as a solution to social problems.
http://www.cjcj.org/
last updated: 4/23/2002
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The Center has been a resource for independent and original research on topics related directly and indirectly to the field of juvenile justice.
http://www.ncjj.org/
last updated: 4/23/2002
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Building Blocks for Youth is an alliance of children''s advocates, researchers, law enforcement professionals and community organizers that seeks to protect minority youth in the justice system and promote rational and effective justice policies.
http://www.buildingblocksforyouth.org/
last updated: 4/23/2002
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The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) is a voluntary, not-for-profit professional association of attorneys and judges.
http://www.ctbar.org
last updated: 4/12/2002
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We are committed to the success of all Connecticut students...
http://www.state.ct.us/sde
last updated: 4/12/2002
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State Website
http://www.state.ct.us
last updated: 4/12/2002
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The mission of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families is to protect children, strengthen families, and help children and youth reach their fullest potential.
http://www.state.ct.us/dcf
last updated: 4/12/2002
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To oversee the protection and care of children and to advocate for their well-being.
http://www.oca.state.ct.us
last updated: 4/12/2002
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This bipartisan commission works to oversee matters concerning children and youth. The Commission brings representatives from the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government together with the private sector to promote public policies in chi
http://www.cga.state.ct.us/coc/
last updated: 4/12/2002
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The mission of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is to improve the quality of life of the people of Connecticut by providing an integrated network of comprehensive, effective and efficient mental health and addiction services.
http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us/
last updated: 4/12/2002
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The mission of the Department of Social Services is to serve families and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.
http://www.dss.state.ct.us/
last updated: 4/12/2002
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The Division of Public Defender Services provides legal representation to any person charged with the commission of a crime in Connecticut who does not have the financial ability to hire an attorney.
http://www.ocpd.state.ct.us/
last updated: 4/12/2002
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CT Voices for Children seeks to promote the well-being of young people through high-quality research and public policy analysis,active communications program, a commitment to promoting youth leadership and youth voice, and effective citizen involvement.
http://www.ctkidslink.org
last updated: 4/12/2002
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We provide reliable, comprehensive, timely information on how well Connecticut''s children are doing at the state and local levels.
http://www.cahs.org/kids2000/index.html
last updated: 4/13/2002
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State Website
http://www.state.me.us/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group was established in response to the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to receive funding for improvements to its juvenile justice system.
http://www.state.me.us/corrections/jjag/index.htm
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The major goal of the Maine KIDS COUNT project is to provide policymakers, researchers, business leaders, medical and social service professionals, journalists, and citizens with meaningful, reliable, timely data regarding the well-being of children in ME
http://www.mekids.org/index.html?kidscount/toc_count.html~body
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Maine State Bar Association promotes the honor, dignity and professionalism of lawyers, advances the knowledge, skills and interests of its members, and supports the public interest in a fair and effective system of justice.
http://www.mainebar.org/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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Our Vision:
Maine people will be among the best educated in the world.
http://www.state.me.us/education/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Department provides information and referrals for children with behavioral health care needs.
http://www.state.me.us/bds/children/Child_index.htm
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The mission of the Department of Corrections is to hold the offender accountable to the victim and community, and to prevent crime and reduce the likelihood of juvenile and adult offenders re-offending.
http://www.state.me.us/corrections/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The SAC collects, analyzes and disseminates criminal justice data and information to criminal justice professionals, policy makers, researchers, students, advocates, and the public.
http://www.muskie.usm.maine.edu/justiceresearch/index.htm
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Department will: foster cooperation and trust; empower individuals, families and communities; continue to improve the quality of and access to our services and products; lead in the development of policies and programs.
http://www.state.me.us/dhs/welcome.htm
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee is a group of juvenile justice professionals and knowledgeable private citizens appointed by the Governor.
http://www.state.ma.us/jjac/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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Massachusetts Citizens for Children, in partnership with the Massachusetts Advocacy Center, publishes reports of data measuring the educational, social, economic, and physical well-being of children.
http://www.masskids.org/kidscount/index.html
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Massachusetts Bar Association exists to serve the legal profession and the public by promoting the administration of justice, legal education, professional excellence and respect for the law....
http://www.massbar.org/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The BBA''s mission is to advance the highest standards of excellence for the legal profession, to facilitate access to justice, and to serve the community at large.
http://www.bostonbar.org/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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We help children learn.
http://www.doe.mass.edu/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Department of Social Services (DSS) is dedicated to the permanent safety and well-being of children who have been abused or neglected in a family setting.
http://www.state.ma.us/dss/index.htm
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Department of Youth Services is the juvenile justice agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The mission of DYS is to protect the public, prevent crime and promote positive opportunities for juvenile offenders.
http://www.state.ma.us/eohhs/agencies/dys.htm
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The mission of the Department of Mental Health is to improve the quality of life for adults with serious and persistent mental illness and children with serious mental illness or severe emotional disturbance.
http://www.state.ma.us/dmh/_Mainline/MissionStatement.htm
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services is a fifteen-member body established by Chapter 211D of the Massachusetts General Laws to oversee the provision of legal representation to indigent persons in the Commonwealth.
http://www.state.ma.us/cpcs/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The mission of the Youth Advocacy Project is to PROTECT and ADVANCE the LEGAL and HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, and to PROMOTE their healthy development through active partnerships with the COMMUNITY.
http://www.youthadvocacyproject.org/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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The Suffolk University Juvenile Justice Center is guided by the philosophy that comprehensive lawyering is essential to meet the needs of juveniles involved with the courts.
http://www.law.suffolk.edu/academic/jjc/
last updated: 4/13/2002
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State Website
http://www.state.ma.us
last updated: 4/13/2002
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A non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of effective, just, and humane criminal justice policy in Massachusetts by expanding the public discourse on criminal justice, promoting dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders, and buildi
http://www.cjpc.org/
last updated: 6/10/2004
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An organization which helps improve our juvenile justice system through advocacy, public education and by promoting public safety with evidence-based interventions.
http://www.cfjj.org
last updated: 6/10/2004
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State Website
http://www.state.nh.us
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The Children''s Alliance publishes the KIDS COUNT New Hampshire data books to provide information on child well being on a local level.
http://www.childrennh.org/kidscount.htm
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The New Hampshire Bar Association is a unified bar to which all attorneys licensed to practice in the state, and New Hampshire judges, belong.
http://www.nhbar.org/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The mission of the Department of Education is to provide educational leadership and services which promote equal educational opportunities and quality practices and programs than enable New Hampshire residents to become fully productive members of society
http://www.ed.state.nh.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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We are a grassroots organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for consumers of mental health services and their family members.
http://nh.nami.org/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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To rebuild the lives of troubled and troubling young people and families by creating environments that foster healing, learning and growth leading to constructive participation in society
http://www.odysseyhousenh.org/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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Our Mission is to join communities and families in providing opportunities for citizens to achieve health and independence.
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/index.nsf?Open
last updated: 4/19/2002
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Justiceworks is an applied research consortium of academics, criminal justice professionals, and policymakers who work collaboratively to address timely and pressing issues in crime and the administration of justice.
http://www.justiceworks.unh.edu/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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State Website
http://www.state.ri.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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RIJC is the agency within the Executive Department of the State of Rhode Island governmental structure charged with planning, coordination,data collection, statistical analysis and grant administration and distribution for the adult and juvenile systems.
http://www.rijustice.state.ri.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The experience of the JJAC membership allows it to effectively assess the particular problems and needs of the local communities, to develop sensible priorities and to identify, support and monitor those who develop and operate the programs and activities
http://www.rijustice.state.ri.us/juvenile/jjac.htm
last updated: 4/19/2002
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is a non-profit children''s policy organization that provides information on child well-being, stimulates dialogue on children''s issues, and promotes accountability and action to improve services for Rhode Island''s children.
http://www.rikidscount.org/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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A resource for members of the association and the general public. You will find information about choosing a lawyer and general information on a variety of legal issues.
http://www.ribar.com/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The Child Advocate''s Office is a legal office that advocates for particular children whose legal, civil, and special rights in the DCYF system and/or Family Court proceedings are not being met.
http://www.child-advocate.state.ri.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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State agency handling child welfare, children''s behavioral health, and juvenile corrections.
http://www.dcyf.state.ri.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The goal of all our work is to improve student performance and help all students meet or exceed a high level of performance.
http://www.ridoe.net/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The DHS makes top-notch health insurance universally available to all children and others in need, provides necessary child care subsidies to working Rhode Island families, and cares for and honors our state’s veterans.
http://www.dhs.state.ri.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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MHRH is the means by which the people of Rhode Island translate respect and compassion for people with disabilities into responsible action.
http://www.mhrh.state.ri.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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State Website
http://www.state.vt.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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Membership in the Association is voluntary but all Vermont Lawyers are encouraged to be part of the only organization representing the entire profession.
http://www.vtbar.org/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The State Board of Education shall sustain a vision of high skills, creative thinking, and love of knowledge and learning for every student by setting education policy that improves student achievement in a safe and healthy learning environment.
http://www.state.vt.us/educ/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The Office of the Defender General is to provides compassionate, client-centered and effective representation of needy persons as is constitutionally required in a cost efficient service delivery system to promote the fair administration of justice.
http://www.defgen.state.vt.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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The Goal of The Agency of Human Services is to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters and promote their ability to meet their basic needs.
http://www.ahs.state.vt.us/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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It is the mission of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services to promote the social, emotional, and physical well being and safety of Vermont''s children and families.
http://www.state.vt.us/srs/
last updated: 4/19/2002
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