"It has a detrimental effect on a youth's treatment, education, physical health and mental health," Tom Masseau, executive director of Disability … [Read more...] about DRA Affirms Issues at Juvenile Lockup Have Been An Ongoing Concern in News Story about Isolation Practices at the Facility (Kids in Isolation, Part I)
DRA Releases White Paper Calling on State to Implement Binding Educational Standards and Law Regarding the Use of Restraint in Arkansas Schools
Little Rock, AR - Today, Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) released a white paper entitled, “Protecting Arkansas Students with Disabilities: The Need … [Read more...] about DRA Releases White Paper Calling on State to Implement Binding Educational Standards and Law Regarding the Use of Restraint in Arkansas Schools
DRA’s Letter to DYS Regarding Abuse and Neglect at Juvenile Treatment Centers and Juvenile Correctional Facilities
A letter detailing incidents of abuse and neglect at juvenile treatment and correctional facilities around the state was sent to the Division of Youth … [Read more...] about DRA’s Letter to DYS Regarding Abuse and Neglect at Juvenile Treatment Centers and Juvenile Correctional Facilities
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Juvenile Justice: How Professionals Can Make a Difference
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed a guide for how professionals can assist individuals with Fetal … [Read more...] about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Juvenile Justice: How Professionals Can Make a Difference
Skipping No Crime: Truants Need Not Be Locked Up
Guest Editorial published in the June 18, 2016 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., alone stands in the way of an opportunity … [Read more...] about Skipping No Crime: Truants Need Not Be Locked Up
Media Related to Dermott Juvenile Correction Facility
KATV News 9-28-15 Arkansas Democrat Gazette 9-4-15 [gview file="https://disabilityrightsar.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Dem-Gaz-9-4-15.pdf"] … [Read more...] about Media Related to Dermott Juvenile Correction Facility
Media Related to Arkansas Juvenile Assessment & Treatment Center in Alexander
DRA is in the process of monitoring the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center in Alexander after a stark increase in assaults were … [Read more...] about Media Related to Arkansas Juvenile Assessment & Treatment Center in Alexander
New Juvenile Justice Report Report Finds Children with Disabilities Abused, Denied Treatment and Education
Reforms Needed to Prevent Children with Disabilities from Being Lost in the Juvenile Justice System New Report Finds Children with Disabilities … [Read more...] about New Juvenile Justice Report Report Finds Children with Disabilities Abused, Denied Treatment and Education
Presentation on Protection and Monitoring Systems at Juvenile Justice Conference
To view a better version please follow this link: Presentation on Protection and Monitoring Systems … [Read more...] about Presentation on Protection and Monitoring Systems at Juvenile Justice Conference