Recent research affirming the importance of early relationships and experiences has raised our awareness of the consequences of child abuse and neglect, and the importance of preventing child maltreatment whenever possible. Collaboration between the Wisconsin Children’s Trust Fund and the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families has resulted in a comprehensive survey of county prevention programs and services designed to keep kids safe. The survey shows that place matters when it comes to prevention services. Results show wide variation across counties in the types and amounts of investments in prevention efforts. Depending on where a family lives, they have very different access to services and programs that are intended to support them and prevent maltreatment. The survey also revealed a low implementation rate of evidence-based programs; fewer than 5% of the prevention programs reported on in the survey are based on models that have been rigorously evaluated and shown to be effective. Check out the whole series: What It Will Take: Investing in Wisconsin’s Future by Keeping Kids Safe Today.
United for Worker Power in Wisconsin
Workers Fight for Fairness in the Capitol Yesterday, more than 20 Wisconsin workers led a new movement into the state capitol, demanding legislators prioritize all families and working people across the state. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Service and...
