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Press & Media Archive

A record of our advocacy and impact.

Access past press releases, media coverage, and public statements from The Center for the Rights of Abused Children. These archives reflect our ongoing work to protect children’s rights and improve the systems that serve them. Return to our homepage to learn more about our mission and find ways you can help.

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Center For The Rights Of Abused Children Applauds Federal Action To Protect Benefits Owed To Children In Foster Care

Phoenix, Ariz. – Today the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

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Center for the Rights of Abused Children (formerly Gen Justice) Announces Name Change to The Center for the Rights of Abused Children

Gen Justice announced today that it has changed its name to The Center for the Rights of Abused Children to better communicate their lifesaving work.

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Darcy Olsen Honored as a 2022 Leader of the Year by the Arizona Capitol Times

Arizona Capitol Times has named Darcy Olsen, founder and CEO of GenJustice, as a 2022 Leader of the Year in Public Policy for Social Services.

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Darcy Olsen Honored as 2022 Phoenix Titan 100

Titan CEO and headline sponsors, Class VI Partners, & Wipfli LLP, have named Darcy Olsen, Founder & CEO of Gen Justice, as a 2022 Phoenix Titan 100.

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Two Gen Justice Reforms Improve Child Welfare Oversight

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law Senate Bills 1076 & 1307, passed unanimously by the Arizona legislature & sponsored by Senator Nancy Barto.

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AZ Governor Ducey Signs Law Limiting Unnecessary Delays In Foster Children’s Court Cases

AZ Governor Ducey signed a pivotal bill to limit unnecessary delays and continuances in foster children’s court cases.

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Celia McClelland and Mike Haller, newly appointed board members of Gen Justice, supporting advocacy for abused children's rights.

Center for the Rights of Abused Children (formerly Gen Justice) Board Appoints Celia McClelland Chair and Welcomes Mike Haller

Gen Justice announced new board members, Chair Celia McClelland, and member, Mike Haller, who help support our lifesaving work.

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Celia McClelland and Mike Haller, newly appointed board members of Gen Justice, supporting advocacy for abused children's rights.

Center for the Rights of Abused Children (formerly Gen Justice) Board Appoints Celia McClelland Chair and Welcomes Mike Haller

Gen Justice announced new board members, Chair Celia McClelland, and member, Mike Haller, who help support our lifesaving work.

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Scottsdale Grandmother Had Warrant Out For Her Arrest Since 2016

Warning signs missed by the DCS that could have prevented Chaskah Davis Smith’s murder. Scottsdale grandmother served warrant.

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Center for the Rights of Abused Children (formerly Gen Justice) Demands Investigative Unit To Review Every Child Abuse Fatality And Near Fatality

It is estimated that roughly half of all children abused to death across the country are missed by investigative authorities.

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