Children, Public Policies, Advocacy and Legislation in New York State

3 hours; 3 creditsIn-depth analyses of reports of conditions of children and young peoplein different institutional contexts from education, health and mental health, to child welfare (from foster care to adoption and terminationof parental rights) to children in the juvenile and criminal justicesystems. Emphasis on corresponding legislation and its implementationby public as well as by not-for-profit and private agencies in New YorkState and City. Focus on system integrative policies in existingfragmented sectors. Regular presentations, including reports fromheads of state or city agencies. (This course is not open to studentswho took Children's Study 2200 Special Topics: Children, Governmentand Public Policy in New York State, during the Fall 2009 or Fall 2010semesters.)Prerequisite: English 1010 or permission of program director.

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