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Here are websites and phone numbers of various organizations that may be of help
to you.
To contact us at justice4kids.org, please click here.
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Center
for Florida's Children An organization, started in 1976, whose mission
is "To build a powerful
voice for children and to persuade the people of Florida to act on their
behalf" and continues to work towards the day when Florida is transformed "...
into the most child and family friendly state in the nation." Their motto
is "Pay attention. Take action. |
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Center for Juvenile
Justice Reform Georgetown University-based policy research |
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Children's Campaign,
Inc.Florida-based child and youth advocacy organization |
| Coalition
Against Institutionalized Child Abuse (CAICA) "No child should be abused
or neglected for the sake of profit Teens and pre-teens have testified to
being abducted, then incarcerated, abused, and neglected in for-profit
private residential facilities, boot camps, wilderness programs, and
boarding schools ... an industry that is largely unregulated" |
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Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons A national
effort to clarify the nature and extent of violence, sexual abuse,
degradation, and other serious safety failures and abuses in prisons and
jails throughout the United States, as well as the consequences for
prisoners, corrections officers, and the public at large. |
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for Kids makes the best use of communications technologies, specifically
the Internet, to give adults – parents, grandparents, guardians, educators,
advocates, policymakers, elected officials and others – the tools and
information they need to work on behalf of children, youth and families. |
| Criminal Justice Forum "...provide assistance to those dealing with the
criminal justice system and to help the victims, defendants and their
respective families find the help they need." |
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Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Litigation Section is authorized to
take action only if there is a pattern or practice of illegal conduct.
Exposure of a pattern would warrant an investigation that could result in
obtaining broad reform of conditions in these institutions. |
| Drug Strategies
promotes more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems and supports
private and public efforts to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention,
education, treatment, law enforcement and community initiatives. |
| Directions for Mental Health, Inc. (727) 524-4464 A little-known
child substance abuse program. Click Documents for
more information. |
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| Haley's Rights Our
Mission: We are advocates for children's rights, namely promoting public
awareness for children's rights in the criminal courts. Our intention is to
raise awareness about the pervasive problem of child abuse and neglect in
our society and to educate the community about what we, as individuals, can
do to prevent it; how to recognize the warning signs; and how to report
suspected maltreatment. |
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Help Free My Son From Florida - The on-going (three years) case of
judicial abuse by judge Marci Goodman of a 9 year-old boy (4/08). |
| Hospice Grief counseling for youths trying to cope with a death in the
family. Also, call 727-588-2787 for the Child and Family Support Program
within The Hospice. |
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| Inspector General,
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice |
| International Survivors Action Committee (ISAC) The Watchdog Committee for
All behavior treatment centers, drug treatment centers and mental facilities;
in an effort to ensure that the client bill of rights is respected and no
abuse takes place inside these facilities. |
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| KidsInCourt.net
an on-line forum for issues concerning kids in the judicial system. |
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| Lawyer: Donald A. Harrison,
Attorney at Law - Criminal Defense: Pinellas/Pasco/Hillsborough Counties
PO Box 189 Riverview, FL 33568-0189 1-866-935-9040
DonaldAHarrison@yahoo.com -
“Committed to protecting your rights, because they are my rights too!” |
| Legal Aid Society
of Palm Beach County: "If you believe that your child has been harmed
while in the care of the Department, we will be happy to review the case." -
John Walsh |
| Legislators The e-mail links to the governor of each state and to every
state and US senator and representative. |
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| Operation PAR
A non-profit organization that provides addiction and mental health
services. Click
Glossary or
Documents for more information about PAR. |
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Physicians for Humans Rights
"...promotes health by protecting human rights." 1997 Nobel Peace Prize
co-recipient. Youth Justice Project is ongoing. |
| Pinellas County
The official website of the Pinellas County, Florida, government including the Board
of County Commissioners, Sheriff's Department; 6th Judicial Circuit; and
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Pinellas County Connection Center "We envision Pinellas County as a place
where all residents have...access to all the services vital to maintaining a
safe and sustainable community." |
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Pinellas
County Department of Justice Coordination The mission of this organization
is to "... insure that the citizens of Pinellas receive the highest quality
justice and public safety services for the resources provided." |
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| Representatives, Florida House of The official website of the Florida house of
representatives; includes short biographies and contact information for
all current Florida State Representatives. |
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| Tim Niermann Chief Probation Officer/Circuit Manager
for Pinellas County or phone (727)893-2000 or (727)423-1260. “Call on me—I’m your key to
juvenile justice services.” |
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| White House Boys
A Project Dedicated to the
Survivors of the White House [Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys Marianna, FL] |
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| Yellow Ribbon
Suicide Prevention Program Because of the internal nature of depression
and loneliness, thousands of youth who appear to be happy are screaming
silently in the deepest emotional pain. What can we do? We can help youth with
the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program®. Click here to
visit the local chapter,
Suncoast Yellow Ribbon |
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