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When a Child Dies

How to cover the worst day in a family's life. Tap into JCCF's free online training module. (Photo by April Saul)

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What Makes Screen Sense?
The Homestretch
LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net

A JCCF original reporting project on social work.

(Photo by Jeffrey Thompson, MPR)

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The End of Juvenile Prison
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The debate about spanking children is over. It’s just wrong. (Opinion)

A professor of education argues that "I turned out fine" is no excuse for spanking one's children – because often you turned out fine in spite of it, not because of it.

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How Our Child Support System Can Push the Poor Deeper into Poverty

What happens when you can't afford to pay child support? With one fourth of U.S. children owed support, the debt is piling higher and higher.

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For Children of Reentry, A New Focus on Family Ties

Children pay a huge price when their parents are incarcerated. Advocates and Senator Mark Leno (D-Calif.) convened a forum to explore how the criminal justice system can better support current inmates, the formerly incarcerated and their families. 

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NJ Court Ruling Blocking Newborn's Dad From Delivery Room is First in Nation

A New Jersey judge has ruled that a woman preparing to give birth can bar the father of their child from the delivery room. The case appears to be the first in the nation to litigate a dispute between two unwed parents over who can be present at the child's birth.  

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How Anti-Poverty Programs Marginalize Fathers

Nearly 40 percent of unmarried parents with low education levels share childrearing responsibilities with a co-residential boyfriend or girlfriend, according to a 2013 report from the U.S. Census Bureau. But programs designed to help these families haven't evolved with the population. 

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The Most Expensive Game in Town

The number of children participating in organized youth sports across the United States has reached 35 million, according to statisticbrain.com. Parents are becoming more invested both emotionally and financially in their children’s sports, with the hope their kid someday will play in college or on a professional sports team. Youth sports entrepreneurs seize the opportunity to profit on the increasing demand for teams, training and equipment.

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D.C's Crack-Addicted Mothers Gave Up Everything -- Even Their Kids

D.C. was plagued by the crack epidemic in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The drug's rapid rise destroyed families, and children of addicts struggled to thrive in difficult circumstances.

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Shared Parenting Could Be New Divorce Outcome

Shared-parenting laws call for divorcing parents to share equal custody. Lawmakers in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland and elsewhere are reviewing family law in order to take into account converging gender roles and increasing support for joint physical custody. 

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For Kids With Low Self-Esteem, Excessive Praise Has Unintended Consequences

Newly published research suggests that exaggerated praise for kids' accomplishments may do more harm than good.

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Are Anti-Discrimination Laws Working Against Millennial Women? (Opinion)

Employers avoid questions related to family planning in order to comply with anti-discrimination laws. But doesn't this practice make women vulnerable to invisible discrimination?

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About

The Journalism Center on Children & Families (JCCF) (1993-2014) was devoted to deepening media coverage on issues that affect children, youth and families, particularly the disadvantaged. JCCF provided an array of informational services and connected professional journalists, students and advocates to an extensive network of journalists and content experts. JCCF was based at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

What We Did

JCCF curated daily news content and cutting-edge research about children and families from a wide variety of media, government, academic and public policy sources. The Center provided guidance to journalists seeking sources, tips, experts, data or assistance with ethical dilemmas.

History

JCCF was launched in 1993 with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to create a professional community of practice for reporters whose primary beat was covering children and families. Over 21 years, JCCF offered conferences and fellowship programs to enhance skills and knowledge on a variety of issues, from juvenile justice to preschool education, welfare reform to health care. With support from the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Center created “Beyond The Headlines,” an in-depth resource for reporting on child sexual abuse. The Center produced “When a Child Dies,” an interactive online training module to assist reporters covering child deaths. And, the Center created "LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net," which included original reporting and resources for reporting on social work.

Find an Expert

Looking for the right person to talk to or interview for your story? Connect with thousands of vetted experts who are informed and media-ready. See our experts now.

Best Practices

The best way to learn is by doing. The next best way is by listening, watching, and observing. Journalists who cover the complex issues affecting children, youth and families have a wealth of experiences and insights. JCCF tapped into this expertise and shared their lessons learned in an series or stories called “Best Practices.”

Training Modules

JCCF offered training for established and emerging journalists. Our in-depth modules include facts, tips, guidelines and resources to help you do journalism better.

Children's Beat Magazine

JCCF once published a print magazine featuring commentary, resources and best practices from journalists in the field. That magazine ceased publication years ago, but you can access the archive and find excellent coverage of the challenges facing reporters on the “Children’s Beat.”

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