Children's Issues and Legislation: Select Analysis and Implications

Name: Children's Issues and Legislation: Select Analysis and Implications
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Nguyen Christie(Herausgeber*in)

Nova Science Publishers Inc

Erschienen am 27. Dezember 2018

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Intro
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
Runaway and Homeless Youth: Demographics and Programs (Updated)*
Summary
Introduction
Who Are Homeless and Runaway Youth?
Defining the Population
Demographics
Factors Influencing Homelessness and Leaving Home
Evolution of Federal Policy
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: Opening Doors
Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
Federal Administration and Funding
Basic Center Program
Overview
Funding Allocation
Rural Homeless Youth Demonstration
Transitional Living Program
Overview
Maternity Group Homes
Funding Allocation
Outcomes of Youth in the TLP
Special Populations and Rural Homeless Youth Demonstration
Street Outreach Program
Overview
Funding Allocation
Data Collection Project
Training and Technical Assistance: RHYTTAC
National Communication System: National Runaway Safeline
Oversight
HHS Oversight
Congressional Oversight
Additional Federal Support for Runaway and Homeless Youth
Educational Assistance
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program62
Discretionary Grants for Family Violence Prevention
Appendix
Chapter 2
Unauthorized Childhood Arrivals: Legislative Activity in the 115th Congress*
Summary
Introduction
Legislative Activity Prior to the 115th Congress
Legislative Activity in the 115th Congress
Measures Providing Temporary Protection from Removal
Measures Providing Pathways to Lawful Permanent Residence
February 2018 Senate Floor Action
S.Amdt. 1955
S.Amdt. 1958
S.Amdt. 1959
Conclusion
Chapter 3
The Child Tax Credit: Legislative History(
Summary
Introduction
Overview
Major Legislative Changes Made to the Child Tax Credit Between 1997 and 2017
Before Enactment
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
The Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (P.L. 105-277)
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (P.L. 106-170)
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA
P.L. 107-16)
The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (JGTRRA
P.L. 108-27)
The Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 (WFTRA
P.L. 108-311)
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2009 (EESA
Division A of P.L. 110-343)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA
P.L. 111-5)
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-312)
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-240
ATRA)
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 (Division Q of P.L. 114-113)
The 2017 Tax Revision (P.L. 115-97)
Chapter 4
The Missing and Exploited Children's (MEC) Program: Background and Policies(
Summary
Introduction
Background
Demographics of Missing and Exploited Children
Overview
Missing Children
Sexually Exploited Children
Funding for the MEC Program
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Missing Children's Services
Call Center
Case Management
Project ALERT (America's Law Enforcement Retiree Team) and Team Adam
Forensic Services Unit
International Missing Children's Cases
Response to Child Sexual Exploitation
The Child Victim Identification Program (CVIP)
CyberTipline
Sex Offender Tracking Team
Child Sex Trafficking Team
Family Advocacy Services
Training and Technical Assistance
Partnerships
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
ICAC Task Forces37
National ICAC Data System (NIDS)
National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction
AMBER Alert Program
AMBER Alert Coordinator and Standards
AMBER Alert Grant Programs
Grant Programs and Technical Assistance
Appendix. The Missing Children's Assistance Act of 1984, as Amended
Chapter 5
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Frequently Asked Questions(
Summary
Introduction
How Was DACA Established?
What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Consideration of DACA?
What Forms and Other Materials Must an Individual Have Filed to Request Consideration of DACA?
Was There a Fee to Request Consideration of DACA?
Are DACA Applicants Subject to Background Checks?
Is the Information Provided by DACA Applicants Protected?
If an Individual Satisfies the Eligibility Requirements, Is DACA Automatically Granted?
Can an Individual Who Has Never Requested Consideration of DACA Still Do So, or Has the Period for Filing Initial DACA Requests Closed?
Are DACA Recipients Legally Allowed to Work?
Are DACA Recipients Allowed to Travel Outside the United States?
Are DACA Recipients Eligible for Federal Public Benefits?
Are DACA Recipients Granted Lawful Immigration Status?
Can an Individual's Deferred Action Under DACA Be Terminated Before the End of the Two-Year DACA Grant Period?
What Requirements Must a DACA Recipient Meet in Order to Be Considered for Renewal of DACA?
What Forms and Other Materials Does an Applicant for DACA Renewal Have to File?
Is There a Fee for DACA Renewal Requests?
Is Approval of a DACA Renewal Request Automatic?
If a DACA Recipient's Request for Renewal Is Approved, Is the Individual Granted Legal Immigration Status?
Would a Person Who Loses DACA Be Forced to Leave the United States?
How Many DACA Requests Have Been Approved to Date?
What Are the DACA Approval and Denial Rates?
Has Congress Enacted Any Legislation on DACA?
Have Any Bills Been Introduced in the 115th Congress Related to DACA?
Have Past Congresses Taken Action on the DREAM Act?
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