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One of the many focuses of this year’s upcoming Human Trafficking Summit may be on Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT…
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How did children-related issues fare during this past legislative session? While some Florida agency heads say it was a good one, others call it a mixed…
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A number of agency leaders honored Republican Senator Nancy Detert Wednesday. The Florida lawmaker is a well-known child advocate in the Florida…
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Governor Rick Scott signed a bill Tuesday aimed at ending a decades-long fight over juvenile detention costs. Starting in 2004, the Legislature required…
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As Florida’s Human Trafficking Council continues working to combat modern day slavery, some members say they’re frustrated with how long it’s taking to…
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The head of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice says the state will no longer contract with a private provider operating several programs…
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A bill that would give juveniles more leniency passed its second Senate committee Wednesday. But law enforcement officials don’t want it to…
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Helping young human trafficking victims and making sure juveniles get the help they need are among the legislative goals of two state agencies that deal…
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The head of Florida’s juvenile justice system encountered some friction, during her initial Senate confirmation hearing.Last session, Florida Department…
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The head of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles outlined some of her priorities, ahead of the 2016 legislative session.Terry…