Voices for Utah Children Articles

  • 2026 Legislative Recap: Was it Good for Kids?

    Utah has long branded itself as the best state for families. We celebrate our high birth rates, our focus on the future, and our “pro-family” values. But during this year's 2026 legislative session, one truth stands out: budgets are moral documents....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Moe Hickey
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Keep Kids Safe: Support SB 124

    Urgent: Help Revive SB124 to Protect Utah’s Children We encourage you to reach out to your House Representatives today to support SB124: Child Welfare Modifications, sponsored by Sen. Escamilla and Rep. Watkins. This important bipartisan bill did not...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • What’s happening in Juvenile Justice this Session?

    HB 188 Juvenile Justice Amendments: Trading Treatment for Punishment HB188 Juvenile Justice Amendments is sponsored by Representative Peck and has passed out of the Utah House of Representatives this week. It is now headed to the Senate for its...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martín C. Muñoz
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Sticks and Stones: The Power of the Words We Use

    This month feels heavy. Because, well… it is. We celebrate Pride Month, a time to recognize and honor the LGBTQ+ community. But even as we celebrate, it’s impossible to ignore the challenges. This year, Utah became the first state in the country to ban...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Laneta Fitisemanu and Moana 'Ulu'ave
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • 2025 Legislative Recap

    Was this year's legislative session good for kids? We answer this and more in our 2025 Legislative Recap! In this latest brief, we break down what happened during the legislative session, what we accomplished alongside our partners, and why staying...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Voices for Utah Children 2025 Legislative Priorities

    Looking to the 2025 Legislative Session, Voices for Utah Children remains committed to speaking out for all those Utahns who can’t vote but are greatly impacted by public policy: our kids! Despite an increasingly difficult state policy climate, we...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Just Released! 2023 Utah KIDS COUNT© Data Book

    We are excited to announce the publication of our 2023 KIDS COUNT© Data Book. This annual release provides valuable insights into the well-being of children in Utah. We invite you to take a moment to explore the data and learn more about the state of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martín Muñoz, Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Just Released! 2024 Utah KIDS COUNT© Data Book

    Each year we provide valuable insights into the well-being of children in Utah. Please take a minute to explore the data and learn more about how Utah kids are doing in our annual KIDS COUNT© Data Book. This annual release provides valuable insights...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martín Muñoz, Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Why We Advocate for Juvenile Justice Reform in Utah

    Our team at Voices for Utah Children is proud to support juvenile justice reforms in Utah that are more effective and efficient for all involved. Recently, we’ve actively engaged in advocacy for reform since 2016, when state leadership embarked on a...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Our 2024 Legislative Agenda

    At Voices for Utah Children, we always start with this guiding question: "Is it good for all kids?" That remains our north star at the outset of the 2024 legislative session, and is reflected in our top legislative priorities. So, what’s good for all...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Jenna Williams
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Annie E. Casey Foundation Releases 34th edition of KIDS COUNT® Data Book

    Utah Shines in Child Well-Being Rankings, Yet the Strain of Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Parents to the Breaking Point Utah made significant strides in overall child well-being, moving up to second place in the country from fourth last...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • October is Youth Justice Action Month!

    This October we celebrate Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), a month of bringing awareness to and encouraging and inspiring action on behalf of young people that have and are currently being impacted by our criminal justice system. Voices is committed...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • NEW REPORT: Who's Helping Kids in Utah Courts?

    We are proud to release a new report on Utah's system for ensuring that all children appearing in juvenile delinquency court are represented by a defense attorney. And we are happy to report that there is some good news to celebrate in this area of our...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Report: Striving for Equity in Utah's Juvenile Justice System

    While racial and ethnic disparities in the system have always been part of the reform conversation, equitable treatment and representation of all children (regardless of race and/or ethnicity) was not an explicit goal. So, four years later, how has our...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Good News for Juvenile Justice Reformers, from the 2019 Legislative Session

    Fans of juvenile justice reform have a lot to be happy about, with regards to the recently concluded legislative session. Thanks to the hard work of many committed elected officials, reform-minded public administrators and community-based advocates,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog
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