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Handcuffs and a Psych Exam for a 7-Year-Old? Schools Do That Too Often, Parents Say – The Miami Herald
Some parents have expressed concern that Florida schools are using the Baker Act too frequently. Many children who are Baker Acted do not meet the criteria for involuntary psychological evaluation. Read more.

Juvenile Law Center Releases New Report on Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Facilities
Last week, the Juvenile Law Center released its new report, Unlocking Youth: Legal Strategies to End Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Facilities. The report was able to make a number of findings:
The use of solitary confinement in juvenile…