Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care - Hardcover
by Claudia Rowe
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Abrams PressISBN-13:9781419763151ISBN-10:1419763156UPC:9781419763151Book Category:Political Science, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Public Policy, Human Rights, CriminologyBook Topic:Social Services & WelfareSize:9.21 x 6.39 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.8708Product ID:SC2KT9YV88
Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care
A compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in child welfare, social justice, and the...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Abrams PressISBN-13:9781419763151ISBN-10:1419763156UPC:9781419763151Book Category:Political Science, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Public Policy, Human Rights, CriminologyBook Topic:Social Services & WelfareSize:9.21 x 6.39 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.8708Product ID:SC2KT9YV88
Claudia Rowe has been writing about the hallways where kids and government clash for 25 years. Her reporting on racially skewed school discipline for The Seattle Times helped to change education laws in Washington State, and her coverage of Latino youth gangs was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Claudia has also written for the New York Times and Mother Jones. She was recently hired as a columnist...
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