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Statement on HB 22 Passing the Kentucky House

Contact: Mara Powell 502-895-8167 *122 mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement by Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates Corporal punishment does not create a more disciplined learning environment, nor does it change student behavior. Instead it traumatizes kids and creates school climates that are less disciplined and trauma-sensitive. This misguided form of punishment has immediate and long-lasting impacts on the child’s physical and mental health, behavior, and educational outcomes. The Kentucky House took a courageous and [...]

By |2020-02-07T09:20:57-05:00February 7th, 2020|Child Welfare & Safety, Education, News Room|
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Special Episode: KYA, KY Chamber, KCEP, and Prichard Committee Analyze the State Budget Proposal

Terry Brooks is joined by Ashli Watts, President and CEO for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Jason Bailey, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, and Brigitte Blom Ramsey, the Executive Director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, for a conversation on Governor Andy Beshear's state budget proposal and key areas to focus on as budget and revenue discussions continue with the Kentucky legislature. Learn more about the Blueprint for [...]

By |2020-02-06T15:57:43-05:00February 6th, 2020|Podcast|
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Statement on SB 87 Passing Kentucky Senate

Contact: Mara Powell 502-895-8167 *122 mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement by Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates An efficient and effective youth justice system holds kids accountable, helps them grow up to become contributing members of their community, and increases public safety. While Kentucky has made strides in improving the youth justice system, critical opportunities still persist. And the Kentucky Senate took an important step today to continue progress. We applaud Senator Whitney Westerfield for [...]

By |2020-02-05T15:26:40-05:00February 5th, 2020|News Room, Youth Justice|
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Eliminating Corporal Punishment in Schools to Create Safe and Nurturing Learning Environments

Alex Young, Representative Steve Riley, and Nellie Ellis at the House Education Committee meeting on February 4, 2020 Kentucky students need learning environments that are safe and nurturing. Across Kentucky, school districts are shifting their focus to how to best serve children who’ve experienced trauma, but several districts still allow the use of corporal punishment, or physical force, as a form of discipline. House Bill 22, sponsored by Representative Steve Riley, seeks to [...]

By |2020-02-05T08:50:55-05:00February 4th, 2020|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Education|
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Guest Post: Three Reasons Why Health Advocates Just Won’t Leave ‘Vape’ Retailers Alone

This post originally appeared as an op- ed in the Northern Kentucky Tribune on February 2, 2020.  By Ben Chandler, Terry Brooks, Ed.D., Ashli Watts and Brent Wright, M.D. Manufacturers and retailers who sell Juul and other brands of e-cigarettes, or “vapes,” wonder why health advocates won’t just leave them alone. We have at least three reasons: Kids, kids and kids. 1. Kentucky teens are using e-cigarettes at three times the rate of adults and many [...]

By |2020-02-04T15:34:19-05:00February 4th, 2020|Blog, Health|
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Statement on HB 22 Passing House Education Committee

Contact: Mara Powell 502-895-8167 *122 mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement by Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates Corporal punishment does not create a more orderly learning environment. It does not change behavior. What it does do is traumatize kids, and it actually creates school climates that are less orderly and disciplined. That is why we so enthusiastically commend the House Education Committee for its courageous step today in passing House Bill 22, sponsored by Representative [...]

By |2020-02-04T08:35:27-05:00February 4th, 2020|Child Welfare & Safety, Education, News Room|
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Dr. Leon Mooneyhan, Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative

Terry Brooks is joined by Dr. Leon Mooneyhan, Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative, to discuss the education components of the Governor's proposed budget and the past, present, and future reforms of Kentucky's education system. Stay up-to-date on state policies that are good for kids on our bill tracker.

By |2020-02-04T09:20:13-05:00February 4th, 2020|Podcast|
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Statement on SB 45 Passing Kentucky Senate

Contact: Mara Powell 502-895-8167 *122 mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement by Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates With many Kentucky children spending a majority of their day in early childhood programs, parents and providers alike agree on the importance of a nurturing and healthy child care environment. Today, the Kentucky Senate honored that idea by supporting Senate Bill 45, sponsored by Senator Danny Carroll, which seeks to strengthen licensed child care center standards on healthy [...]

By |2020-02-03T16:22:58-05:00February 3rd, 2020|Education, Health, News Room|
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Special Episode: Diving Into the Governor’s State Budget Proposal

On this special episode, Terry Brooks reflects on Governor Andy Beshear's state budget proposal as it pertains to kids' issues, outlines what to expect in the budget process, and ways to stay informed as the budget advances through the Kentucky General Assembly. Learn more about the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children budget priorities.

By |2020-02-02T14:22:39-05:00January 31st, 2020|Podcast|
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Statement on SB 87 Passing Senate Judiciary Committee

Contact: Mara Powell 502-895-8167 *122 mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement by Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates Kentucky is a leader in youth justice system reforms in many ways, but there are some practices still in use that we now know do not achieve the best outcomes for kids or communities. Just as a bicycle works best when it uses the right gear for the terrain, our juvenile justice system should use different responses for [...]

By |2020-01-30T10:21:52-05:00January 30th, 2020|News Room, Youth Justice|
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