Children's Justice Alliance Blog

CJA Merging With Pathfinders of Oregon

December 20, 2011
by CJA Admin

The Children’s Justice Alliance (CJA) is merging with its longtime partner, Pathfinders of Oregon. We are excited by the expanded opportunities this closer relationship will allow us in our efforts to improve outcomes for children whose parents are involved in the criminal justice system.

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Parenting Inside Out is Expanding

December 7, 2011
by CJA Admin

Parenting Inside Out (PIO) is the evidence based parenting skills program taught at our Center for Family Success and marketed to agencies across the country. PIO was developed by the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Social Learning Center and Pathfinders of Oregon specifically for criminal justice involved parents.

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Parenting Inside Out and Fathers

August 3, 2011
by CJA Admin

More than 50 years of research has shown that inmates with strong ties to family and community are far more likely to successfully reenter society than are inmates without those ties. This research is one of reasons the Oregon Department of Corrections includes Children and Families in its Accountability Model for prisoner reentry.

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CJA Transition

June 22, 2011
by CJA Admin

It is with both sadness and optimism that we announce that the Children’s Justice Alliance Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Lauren Booth as the CJA Executive Director, effective July 15, 2011.

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New Films Bring National Attention to Children's Justice Issues

May 12, 2011
by CJA Admin

Three upcoming documentary films serve as bold reminders of society’s responsibility to nurture and support children affected by the criminal justice system.

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