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The Children's Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana |
About
CPLI was established in 2013 to reform laws, policies and practices that contribute to the criminalization of children in Indiana. It is one of 53 organizations in 43 states that belongs to the National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN). The NJJN leads a movement of state-based advocacy groups working toward a fairer youth justice system.
Mission Statement: CPLI advocates for systemic changes for children so that programs, policies and practices are developmentally appropriate, equitably administered and fair, and provide the necessary support for a child’s successful transition to adulthood.
Mission Statement: CPLI advocates for systemic changes for children so that programs, policies and practices are developmentally appropriate, equitably administered and fair, and provide the necessary support for a child’s successful transition to adulthood.
CPLI Report
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The Children’s Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana (CPLI) convened over 90 educators, best practice experts, public policy officials, and key stakeholders in the Leaders Collaborating to Advance Positive School Discipline Summit (“Summit”) in Indianapolis on October 6, 2015. The ensuing report and recommendations are the result of facilitated dialog among summit participants to identify strategies and techniques that contribute to positive school learning environments. The recommendations benefit from growing national momentum toward achieving positive school learning environments for all children. Download this report here or by clicking on the image on the left. |
CPLI Committees
Public PolicyThe Public Policy Committee advocates for public policy changes that impact children at the state and local level. For more information, or to join this committee, please contact JauNae Hanger at jhanger@wapleshanger.com.
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PSDI PlanningThe Positive School Discipline Institute (PSDI) Planning Committee is coordinating a year-long initiative to train school personnel on positive school discipline strategies. For more information or to join this committee, please visit the PSDI website, or contact Gwen Kelley, gwenkelley@comcast.net.
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De-CriminalizationThe De-Criminalization of Youth Committee focuses on reforming public policies that increase the risk of justice-system involvement. For more information or to join this workgroup, please contact Fran Watson at fwatson@iupui.edu.
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ProgramsThe Programs Committee coordinates the planning of CPLI's annual public policy summit, supports a signature fundraising event, and plans other educational forums. For more information, or to join this committee, please contact Lindsay Carter at lincarte@umail.iu.edu.
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Officers |
Contact |
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President JauNae Hanger jhanger@wapleshanger.com
Chair Sandy Runkle education.pcain@villages.org Vice Chair Dr. Gwen Kelley gwenkelley@comcast.net Secretary Emily Angel eangel@kidsvoicein.org |
News About CPLI
Click below to view CPLI 2018 Highlights Video