http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/tags/feeds/barton-center-family-child-law.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:36:45 EDT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:36:45 EDT urn:uuid:93de26c70ae7209864aeb97cbd0b21cc Copyright Emory University - School of Law https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/watch-following-13-month-foster-care-investigation-sen-ossoff-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-federal-oversight-of-foster-care-systems/ bf23b11f0ae720873d96fcb44b196573 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT senate.gov urn:uuid:bf23b11f0ae720873d96fcb44b196573 2024-10-23T12:0:00-04:00 Carter joins Senator Ossoff to announce new federal foster care bill Emory University School of Law senate.gov https://www.ajc.com/news/investigations/georgia-children-in-foster-care-struggle-to-get-mental-health-services-ajc-investigation/4GAO5F2SYJCCPAI7MMQS2ESLQY/ 70b0e7080ae720872a9f686851352e5d Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT Atlanta Journal-Constitution urn:uuid:70b0e7080ae720872a9f686851352e5d 2023-04-06T12:0:00-04:00 Carter: Child mental healthcare crisis 'far exceeds foster care' Emory University School of Law Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services dissolved its child abuse registry after four years. Officials say the database made it more difficult to accurately track and punish abusers. However, cases are still tracked via the SHINES Portal, the statewide, automated child welfare information system. Barton Child Law and Policy Center Executive Director Melissa Carter tells the AJC why the dissolution was prudent. https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-ends-child-abuse-registry-saying-database-undermined-intent/ARHGDXVLXVD2FBUARPOATAFGU4/ 5057c7310ae72098395a8394b20f8122 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT AJC urn:uuid:5057c7310ae72098395a8394b20f8122 The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services dissolved its child abuse registry after four years. Officials say the database made it more difficult to accurately track and punish abusers. However, cases are still tracked via the SHINES Portal, the statewide, automated child welfare information system. Barton Child Law and Policy Center Executive Director Melissa Carter tells the AJC why the dissolution was prudent. 2020-09-01T12:0:00-04:00 Carter: Why Georgia dissolved a duplicative abuse tracking system The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services dissolved its child abuse registry after four years. Officials say the database made it more difficult to accurately track and punish abusers. However, cases are still tracked via the SHINES Portal, the statewide, automated child welfare information system. Barton Child Law and Policy Center Executive Director Melissa Carter tells the AJC why the dissolution was prudent. Emory University School of Law Emory University receives $1 million NoVo foundation grant to advance systems-based solutions to end commercial sexual exploitation. Emory Law’s Barton Child Law and Policy Center part of multi-sector partnership to advance systems-based solutions to support marginalized communities http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/01/emor-university-receives-million-novo-foundation-grant-to-advance-systems-based-solutions-to-end-commercial-sexual-exploitation.html edef45520ae720980085d0c8ff6b87f7 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:edef45520ae720980085d0c8ff6b87f7 Emory University receives $1 million NoVo foundation grant to advance systems-based solutions to end commercial sexual exploitation. Emory Law’s Barton Child Law and Policy Center part of multi-sector partnership to advance systems-based solutions to support marginalized communities 2020-01-28T12:0:00-05:00 Emory University receives $1 million NoVo foundation grant to advance systems-based solutions to end commercial sexual exploitation Emory University receives $1 million NoVo foundation grant to advance systems-based solutions to end commercial sexual exploitation. Emory Law’s Barton Child Law and Policy Center part of multi-sector partnership to advance systems-based solutions to support marginalized communities Emory University - School of Law Melissa Carter, executive director of Emory Law's Barton Child Law and Policy Center, was quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story that alleges a volunteer coach with the Pope High School wrestling program sexually abused young boys for years, despite one mother's efforts to have him arrested. In 2017, the coach pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two boys in Pennsylvania. Carter said there appeared to be multiple occasions when adults in positions of responsibility for children failed them. "The law itself is just a minimum, and often the law doesn't answer for us what the ethical or moral thing to do is," Carter said. "We all, as adults, should be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse." http://www.myajc.com/news/local/georgia-mother-struggle-unmask-beloved-coach-predator/NB1KHStPs6W557ZpeHmTjJ/ 93e3e0430ae7209864aeb97c1ff95196 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST Meris Lutz urn:uuid:93e3e0430ae7209864aeb97c1ff95196 Melissa Carter, executive director of Emory Law's Barton Child Law and Policy Center, was quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story that alleges a volunteer coach with the Pope High School wrestling program sexually abused young boys for years, despite one mother's efforts to have him arrested. In 2017, the coach pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two boys in Pennsylvania. Carter said there appeared to be multiple occasions when adults in positions of responsibility for children failed them. "The law itself is just a minimum, and often the law doesn't answer for us what the ethical or moral thing to do is," Carter said. "We all, as adults, should be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse." 2018-02-09T12:0:00-05:00 Carter comments on case involving years of alleged sexual abuse Melissa Carter, executive director of Emory Law's Barton Child Law and Policy Center, was quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story that alleges a volunteer coach with the Pope High School wrestling program sexually abused young boys for years, despite one mother's efforts to have him arrested. In 2017, the coach pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two boys in Pennsylvania. Carter said there appeared to be multiple occasions when adults in positions of responsibility for children failed them. "The law itself is just a minimum, and often the law doesn't answer for us what the ethical or moral thing to do is," Carter said. "We all, as adults, should be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse." Emory University School of Law The Barton Child Law and Policy Center expanded its clinical offerings in 2011 with the addition of the Appeal for Youth Clinic.  http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/10/appeal-for-youth-clinic-at-emory-works-to-end-juvenile-life-without-parole-in-georgia.html 93e048310ae7209864aeb97c10b6c26c Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e048310ae7209864aeb97c10b6c26c The Barton Child Law and Policy Center expanded its clinical offerings in 2011 with the addition of the Appeal for Youth Clinic.  2017-10-17T12:0:00-04:00 The Appeal for Youth Clinic at Emory works to end juvenile life without parole in Georgia The Barton Child Law and Policy Center expanded its clinical offerings in 2011 with the addition of the Appeal for Youth Clinic.  Emory University - School of Law More than 100 Georgia minors under the age of 18 are in adult prisons. That's due to Georgia's so-called "seven deadly sins" law, which is shorthand for the seven charges that vault juveniles to adult court. The approach was meant to deal with kids who were becoming "super-predators." Melissa Carter, who leads Emory Law's Child Law and Policy Center, says it's time to revisit get-tough on youthful offender laws. http://www.gpb.org/news/2015/11/11/time-reassess-law-for-young-violent-offenders 93e5aaa60ae7209864aeb97c53371b03 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 EST Melissa D. Carter melissa.d.carter@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e5aaa60ae7209864aeb97c53371b03 More than 100 Georgia minors under the age of 18 are in adult prisons. That's due to Georgia's so-called "seven deadly sins" law, which is shorthand for the seven charges that vault juveniles to adult court. The approach was meant to deal with kids who were becoming "super-predators." Melissa Carter, who leads Emory Law's Child Law and Policy Center, says it's time to revisit get-tough on youthful offender laws. 2015-11-11T12:0:00-05:00 Carter on GPB: It's time to revisit 'get-tough' juvenile offender laws More than 100 Georgia minors under the age of 18 are in adult prisons. That's due to Georgia's so-called "seven deadly sins" law, which is shorthand for the seven charges that vault juveniles to adult court. The approach was meant to deal with kids who were becoming "super-predators." Melissa Carter, who leads Emory Law's Child Law and Policy Center, says it's time to revisit get-tough on youthful offender laws. Emory University School of Law The Fulton County (Atlanta) Daily Report featured a winning decision in the case of an Emory Law Juvenile Defender Clinic client. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2014/10/juvenile-defender-court-case-featured-in-daily-report.html 93e1ff180ae7209864aeb97cae0cf0b1 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e1ff180ae7209864aeb97cae0cf0b1 The Fulton County (Atlanta) Daily Report featured a winning decision in the case of an Emory Law Juvenile Defender Clinic client. 2014-10-28T12:0:00-04:00 Juvenile Defender Clinic court case featured in Daily Report The Fulton County (Atlanta) Daily Report featured a winning decision in the case of an Emory Law Juvenile Defender Clinic client. Emory University - School of Law Most of Georgia's child welfare system would be dismantled and turned over to private companies under a new bill introduced this week by Senate lawmakers. http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-child-welfare-system-would-go-private-under-/ndC6W/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1 93e48bac0ae7209864aeb97c24aebb1c Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:00:00 EST Jaime Sarrio urn:uuid:93e48bac0ae7209864aeb97c24aebb1c Most of Georgia's child welfare system would be dismantled and turned over to private companies under a new bill introduced this week by Senate lawmakers. 2014-02-04T12:0:00-05:00 Carter on foster care privatization, not necessarily right for our children Most of Georgia's child welfare system would be dismantled and turned over to private companies under a new bill introduced this week by Senate lawmakers. Emory University School of Law A plan to put private organizations in charge of Georgia¿s approximately 7,000 foster children is moving too fast for some child advocates who want more study before overhauling the system. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/speed-of-foster-care-fix-troubling-for-some/ncnyf/ 93e47f900ae7209864aeb97cabbae057 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST Jaime Sarrio urn:uuid:93e47f900ae7209864aeb97cabbae057 A plan to put private organizations in charge of Georgia¿s approximately 7,000 foster children is moving too fast for some child advocates who want more study before overhauling the system. 2014-01-14T12:0:00-05:00 Carter says speed of foster care fix troubling A plan to put private organizations in charge of Georgia¿s approximately 7,000 foster children is moving too fast for some child advocates who want more study before overhauling the system. Emory University School of Law An opinion piece by Barton Child Law and Policy Center Director Melissa Carter http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2013/11/nr-barton-preventing-child-deaths.html 93e2850a0ae7209864aeb97c144d82d8 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 EST Melissa D. Carter melissa.d.carter@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e2850a0ae7209864aeb97c144d82d8 This opinion article by Barton Child Law and Policy Center Executive Director Melissa Carter was published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 2, 2013 2013-11-13T12:0:00-05:00 Barton Center director Melissa Carter: preventing child deaths is everyone's responsibility An opinion piece by Barton Child Law and Policy Center Director Melissa Carter Emory University - School of Law Students from the Emory Law Barton Child Law and Policy Center Appeal for Youth Clinic drafted the appeal and argued the case. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2013/10/nr-barton-juvenile-defender.html 93e27d330ae7209864aeb97c2c9acaec Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e27d330ae7209864aeb97c2c9acaec Students from the Emory Law Barton Child Law and Policy Center Appeal for Youth Clinic drafted the appeal and argued the case under the supervision of attorney Steve Reba, the clinic¿s director. 2013-10-07T12:0:00-04:00 Georgia Supreme Court reverses juvenile defendant life, no parole, sentence Students from the Emory Law Barton Child Law and Policy Center Appeal for Youth Clinic drafted the appeal and argued the case. Emory University - School of Law Thirty-six Emory Law students worked for the public good in organizations across the United States. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2013/07/epic-grants.html 93e261e90ae7209864aeb97cdaaeddc3 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e261e90ae7209864aeb97cdaaeddc3 This summer, 36 Emory Law students worked for the public good in organizations across the United States, thanks to grants funded by the Emory Public Interest Committee. 2013-07-31T12:0:00-04:00 EPIC grants fund Emory Law students' pro bono work Thirty-six Emory Law students worked for the public good in organizations across the United States. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law students worked on the passage of a landmark overhaul of Georgia juvenile code. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2013/05/barton-juvenile-law-reform.html 93e250290ae7209864aeb97c20828abb Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e250290ae7209864aeb97c20828abb Emory Law students played a role in the passage of a landmark overhaul of Georgia's juvenile code this legislative session, and also in new laws that affect adoptions and young victims of sexual exploitation. 2013-05-20T12:0:00-04:00 Barton Legislative Clinic students achieve goal, juvenile law reform Emory Law students worked on the passage of a landmark overhaul of Georgia juvenile code. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law students worked on the passage of a landmark overhaul of Georgia juvenile code. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/georgia-tries-to-steer-more-juveniles-toward-help/nWs3L/ 93e4ef8e0ae7209864aeb97c681b27cd Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT Melissa D. Carter melissa.d.carter@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e4ef8e0ae7209864aeb97c681b27cd Melissa Carter, director of the Barton Child Law and Policy Center, discusses a proposal to overhaul Georgia¿s juvenile justice system that has passed the House and is expected to be before the Senate this week. 2013-03-19T12:0:00-04:00 Georgia tries to steer more juveniles toward help Emory Law students worked on the passage of a landmark overhaul of Georgia juvenile code. Emory University School of Law A Georgia House-Senate study commission has released a new report on human trafficking in Georgia. It updates and expands a report from three years ago, which resulted in a 2011 law imposing much tougher penalties on those who engage in the sex trafficking of children. http://wabe.org/post/new-state-commission-report-human-trafficking-georgia-another-view 93e4e5e40ae7209864aeb97c854e25eb Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST Denis O'Hayer urn:uuid:93e4e5e40ae7209864aeb97c854e25eb A Georgia House-Senate study commission has released a new report on human trafficking in Georgia. It updates and expands a report from three years ago, which resulted in a 2011 law imposing much tougher penalties on those who engage in the sex trafficking of children. 2013-01-28T12:0:00-05:00 Widner talks with WABE about human trafficking in Georgia A Georgia House-Senate study commission has released a new report on human trafficking in Georgia. It updates and expands a report from three years ago, which resulted in a 2011 law imposing much tougher penalties on those who engage in the sex trafficking of children. Emory University School of Law Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Barton Child Law and Policy Center Executive Director Melissa Carter to the Commission on Family Violence. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2012/11/carter-appointment-commission-family-violence.html 93e2b1580ae7209864aeb97cb9f6cbb5 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e2b1580ae7209864aeb97cb9f6cbb5 Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced the appointment of Barton Child Law and Policy Center Executive Director Melissa Carter to the state of Georgia Commission on Family Violence. 2012-11-01T12:0:00-04:00 Gov. Deal appoints Carter to Georgia Commission on Family Violence Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Barton Child Law and Policy Center Executive Director Melissa Carter to the Commission on Family Violence. Emory University - School of Law