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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Improving Sentencing and Corrections Policy

Meeting Summary
Executive Policy Retreat on Sentencing and Corrections Meeting Summary

DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS
Issue Briefs:
Promoting Film and Media to Enhance State Economic Development

State Strategies to Reduce Child and Family Poverty

Entering the Next Phase of Welfare Reform: State Responses to Changes in Federal TANF Law and Regulations
ABOUT THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE PROGRAMS DIVISION
The NGA Center for Best Practices' Social, Economic & Workforce Programs Division focuses on best practices, policy options, and service delivery improvements across a range of current and emerging issues, including economic development, workforce development, employment services, criminal justice, prisoner reentry, and social services for children, youth, low-income families, and people with disabilities.
Criminal Justice Thomas MacLellan | profile
Economic Development Chris Hayter | profile
Human Services Susan Golonka | profile
Workforce Development   Martin Simon | profile

 
Around the States:
Illinois to Tackle Extreme Poverty
Virginia Launches Easy Access Web Program
Massachusetts to Encourage Green Job Development
Missouri Invests $6.6 Million in Economic Development through Arts
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DIVISION NEWS

States Adopt Innovative Strategies to Provide Assistance to Needy Families
States Eye Film and TV Productions to Boost Economic Outlook