Rutherford County’s First Safe Baby Court Graduation is Friday, April 16 Apr 16, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS
Murfreesboro – On Friday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m., the Rutherford County Juvenile Court will hold the first graduation ceremony of its Safe Baby Court program.
Safe Baby Court is a program focused on families with children under three years old. It provides a plethora of wraparound services to parents struggling with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues in an effort to keep children in safe, stable home environments. Safe Baby Court participants meet regularly with judges, court staff, and engaged community partners to help them along on a path to healthier, happier lives for them and their children.
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April 9, 2021
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. If you travel around West Tennessee in the coming weeks, you might see more blue pinwheels, each representing a child who has been the victim of abuse or neglect.
“April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and so all across the nation, we are bringing awareness and education to abuse and neglect of children,” said Dr. Sheri Keenan, coordinator for the Center for Community Criminology and Research.
At the University of Memphis Lambuth, the criminal justice student association and the Center for Criminology and Research have teamed up with local agencies to spread the word about how children are abused in our communities.
Family Preservation Initiative Promises New Solutions To Help Vulnerable Children and Families Mar 10, 2021 at 09:43 am by WGNS
A new, cutting-edge court program in Tennessee is changing the way the judiciary interacts with at-risk children and their families. This new program is right here in Rutherford County.
Unlike other programs which connect with juveniles only after they have become involved in the child welfare or justice systems, the Family Preservation Initiative seeks to identify and aid youths and their families during the pre-petition stage or just after an initial petition is filed. With successful intervention at this stage, the Family Preservation Initiative can prevent traumatic family separations and provide crucial support and services when people need them the most.