Journalism Center on Children & Families

Child Death: The Worst of All Possible Worlds

JCCF is about to unveil a new online training module, "When a Child Dies." Center Director Julie Drizin reflects on the challenges of reporting on child death in this Minding the Kids Column. (Photo by April Saul, The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Reducing Youth Incarceration in the United States

The latest KIDS COUNT data snapshot finds that the nation's youth confinement rates are at a 35-year low, yet the U.S. continues to lead the industrialized world in youth incarceration. (Photo courtesy of The Annie E. Casey Foundation)
What Does it Take to Win a Casey Medal? (Video)

The 2012 winners share their experiences.
Best Practices: "Follow My Steps"

Andrew Hida's quietly compelling "Follow My Steps" was recently honored by the National Press Photographers Association (Photo Courtesy of Andrew Hida).
When a Child Dies: Training Module

When a child dies how should it be reported? JCCF's new, free online training module is now available. (Photo by Kristyna Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel).

News of Note

When a Child Dies

When a child dies how should it be reported? JCCF's new, free online training module is now available. View the training module.

Minding the Kids

What do mothers really want this Mother's Day? Hint: not flowers or another Hallmark card. Check out Center Director Julie Drizin's latest column: Interrogating Mother's Day.

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Awards

The Casey Medals are awarded annually to recognize exemplary reporting on children and families. Learn more »

2012 Casey Medals | Video: Long form

Winner: "Peace Corps: A Trust Betrayed," ABC News 20/20

By: Brian Ross, Anna Schecter, Angela Hill, Craig Matthew, Tom Marcyes, Jack Pyle, Mark Schone, Rhonda Schwartz and David Sloan

A 10-month investigation into the murder of Peace Corps volunteer Kate Puzey in Benin, Africa uncovered the Peace Corps’ shocking failure to protect young ...

Child Death: The Worst of All Possible Worlds

Reducing Youth Incarceration in the United States

What Does it Take to Win a Casey Medal? (Video)

Best Practices: "Follow My Steps"

When a Child Dies: Training Module

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Awards

Winner: "Peace Corps: A Trust Betrayed," ABC News 20/20