This Executive Summary highlights major findings from a two-volume study exploring the problem of commercial sexual exploitation of children and evaluating a coordinated effort to find solutions in New York City.
A multi-method study to estimate the size, characteristics, needs, and geographic spread of New York City's commercial sexual exploitation of children population.
An evaluation of New York City's ambitious initiative to combat the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The evaluation documents achievements, obstacles, and lessons learned for other jurisdictions.
This report presents a process evaluation of the first five years of the Bronx Juvenile Accountability Court, including a description of the model, accomplishments, implementation challenges, stakeholder perceptions, and future directions.
Amy Pumo is the director of the Child and Adolescent Witness Support Program located in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. She has a background in psychology and social work with a specialization in trauma. She spoke with Carolyn Turgeon about the project.
Written by the 2006-2007 Youth Justice Board, this report proposes 14 specific recommendations to improve the court experiences and outcomes for adolescents in foster care.
A paper outlining best practice recommendations for courts hearing domestic violence cases, emphasizing that judges should consider financial support and other issues with victim safety in mind.
