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• About the Task Force
In December 1991, Governor John Engler appointed the Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice (task force) with Honorable Elizabeth A. Weaver, then of the Michigan Court of Appeals, as Chairperson. The task force was appointed with the express purpose of meeting the requirements of a state multidisciplinary task force under the Children's Justice Act (42 USC 5106C; PL 100-294 as amended).

• Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice Mission and Vision
The Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice updated their vision and mission statements in 2006.

• Accomplishments
The Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice has completed many projects and has had numerous accomplishments since its inception in 1991.


Announcements and Events

• Child Abuse Training Services (CATS) - Training Schedule
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM) provides cross-professional training in the area of child abuse investigation, focusing on effective interviewing of children. View the PAAM CATS Training Schedule.

• SCAO Child Welfare Training Schedule 2010-2011
View the State Court Administrative Office-Child Welfare Services 2010-2011 training schedule.

• Navigating the Road to Child Safety: Merging Research, Wellness and Investigation - August 2-4, 2011 PDF icon
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Child Abuse Training Services, in cooperation with the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, and DHS is pleased to present this cross-professional seminar. View the registration brochure.

• Child Death Scene Investigation - August 4, 2011 PDF icon
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Child Abuse Training Services, in cooperation with the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, and DHS is pleased to announce this cross-professional seminar. View the registration brochure.

• Investigating the Dynamics of Child Prostitution and Encouraging Change - August 11, 2011 PDF icon
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Child Abuse Training Services, in cooperation with the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, and DHS is pleased to present this cross-professional seminar. View the registration brochure.

• Drug Endangered Children - August 16, 2011 PDF icon
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Child Abuse Training Services, in cooperation with the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, and DHS is pleased to announce this cross-professional seminar. View the registration brochure.



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This web-site is funded by a federal Children's Justice Act grant to the Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice administered through the Michigan Department of Human Services, under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Administration of Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, CFDA 93.643, being section 107(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) as amended (42 USC 5101 et seq.); and the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, as amended (42 USC 10601 et seq.).

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