Presented By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)
At-risk Children and Youth in the U.S.: Policies Needed to Advance Their Well Being
OLLI at U-M (50+)
Speaker: Rosemary A. Sarri, Professor of Social Work and Senior Research Scientist, Emerita, U-M
Professor Sarri will discuss the characteristics of children and youth in the U.S. who live in high-risk situations with particular consideration of those in the child welfare systems, and then consider the causes of the changes that have occurred in the past quarter century. Policies and programs at the local, state and the national levels will be suggested for reducing these problems, along with the importance of implementing these policies. Dr. Sarri is considered a leading expert in the areas of child/family welfare policy and juvenile and justice systems.
Professor Sarri will discuss the characteristics of children and youth in the U.S. who live in high-risk situations with particular consideration of those in the child welfare systems, and then consider the causes of the changes that have occurred in the past quarter century. Policies and programs at the local, state and the national levels will be suggested for reducing these problems, along with the importance of implementing these policies. Dr. Sarri is considered a leading expert in the areas of child/family welfare policy and juvenile and justice systems.
Cost
- $30 for the 6-lecture series (or $10 per lecture, payable at the door) $20 for the Annual Membership
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