Action for Children

Tough on teen crime? Change N.C.'s law, News & Observer (08/22/2010)

RALEIGH -- Recent state statistics show that the juvenile crime rate in North Carolina has dropped 11 percent since 2008. Ensuring that 16- and 17-year-old juvenile offenders are handled in the juvenile justice system - rather than in the adult system - would likely drop the crime rate even...

Latino Children in North Carolina: An Action for Children North Carolina Data Report

Latino children comprise the fastest growing segment of North Carolina’s child population, jumping 34 percent in just three years. Action for Children's newest report highlights data indicators to help explain how Latino children are faring in our state.

Who's for Kids and Who's Just Kidding 2010

Who's for Kids and Who's Just Kidding, a new publication from Action for Children North Carolina, provides North Carolinians with fast facts about child well-being followed by questions to ask candidates on a range of issues.

Action for Children North Carolina's new public service announcement

Action for Children works to make North Carolina the best place to be a child and raise a child. But don't take our word for it. Watch and listen to the children of our state!

Sign petition to keep children out of adult correctional system

N.C. is one of only two states that stil automatically prosecute all 16- and 17-year-olds as adults, without exception and for any crime. Sign our petition to encourage N.C. legislators to treat 16- and 17-year-olds as the minors they are.

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We work to ensure that every child is healthy, safe, well-educated and financially secure.
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