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Staff ReportsNovember 3, 2017

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The Florida Bar said it was creating three new committees “to study and develop recommendations … on supporting attorney mental health and wellness, advancing Florida’s mental health laws, and improving representation for children and families in the courts.” The Bar announced the moves in a Thursday press release. “Promoting mental health and wellness for Florida attorneys, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

Hillary Clinton is focusing on families in a new campaign ad. The 30-second spot — called “Families Together” and released Monday morning — is meant to highlight what is at stake for Latino families across the country, according to the Clinton campaign. The ad, the campaign says, is meant to contrast Clinton’s record with Donald Trump’s […]

Associated PressJuly 9, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott is ordering an independent analysis of the state’s prison system and the development of two prisons to test new ways of handling and housing prisoners with mental health issues, as well as the general population. Scott issued the order Thursday. He is also directing the Department of Corrections to work with the […]

Tag: Children and Families

Florida Bar creates panels for mental health, children and families

New Hillary Clinton ad focuses on her work with children, families

Gov. Rick Scott orders independent analysis of Florida prisons