The Children, Youth, and Family Consortium was established in fall 1991 in an effort to bring together the varied competencies of the University of Minnesota and the vital resources of Minnesota's communities to enhance the ability of individuals and organizations to address critical health, education, and social policy concerns in ways that improve the well-being of Minnesota children,...

Presented by the Center for Law and Social Policy, this recently released report examines the obstacles parents with criminal records face when trying to reintegrate into society. Many of the barriers described in the report are intended to reduce crime and enhance community living and security. However, according to the report, the effects have been counterproductive because they have made it...