Center for Children'S Law and Policy

“The organization's form 990 is reviewed in detail by the executive director. A copy of the 990 is provided to members of the board of directors before it is filed.”

“The policy requires interested persons to disclose possible conflicts of interest to the governing board. That person is removed while the remaining board discusses to determine if a conflict exists. Each director, principal officer or a member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person a) has received a copy of this conflict of interest policy; b) has read and understands this policy; c) has agreed to comply with this policy.”

“The organization's top management official's compensation is reviewed by independent board of directors.”

“The organization's officers- and other key employees' compensation is reviewed by independent board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the pulic upon requrest.”

“Improving conditions of confinement cclp staff are leading stop solitary for kids, a national campaign to end the solitary confinement of youth in three years. In collaboration with the council of juvenile correctional administrators, the center for juvenile justice reform at georgetown university, and the justice policy institute, we are pursuing strategies at the federal state and local level to achieve this goal. One in ten youth in juvenile facilities in this country report being sexually victimized by staff members or other youth during their stay. Our staff members also have expertise working with jurisdictions to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual misconduct. We have worked with agencies and facilities in new york, new mexico, indiana, and the district of columbia on implementation of the federal prison rape elimination act (prea) standards for juvenile facilities. Cclp has worked with state officials to create and update licensing standards for juvenile facilities to reflect best practices in the field. Cclp has worked with experts in medical care, mental health care, and education to conduct independent assessments of conditions of confinement juvenile facilities upon request.”

“Eliminating racial and ethnic disparities. Cclp staff members are working in the juvenile justice system. We have helped officials achieve significant and measurable improvements for youth of color by pursuing a data-driven approach that focuses on concrete and practical reforms. Cclp staff regularly provide training and technical assistance to jurisdictions that are interested in moving from simply studying racial and ethnic disparities to taking action to combat those disparities.”

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