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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Webcasts
Immigrants in the Land of Opportunity: Benefits and Challenges for States

The Fostering Connections Act: Building Supportive Pathways for Older Youth

The Future of DNA: Collecting DNA in High-Volume Crimes

DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS
Meeting Summaries
2009 Criminal Justice Policy Advisors Annual Institute

Green Economy State Roundtable

Report

Arts & the Economy: Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate State Economic Development

Issue Brief
Nine Things Governors Can Do to Build a Strong Child Welfare System


ABOUT THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE PROGRAMS DIVISION
The NGA Center for Best Practices' Social, Economic & Workforce Programs (SEWP) 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.
Division Director Mary Jo Waits | profile
Criminal Justice Thomas MacLellan | profile
Human Services Susan Golonka | profile
Workforce Development   Martin Simon | profile

 

Around the States:
Front & Center - June 26, 2009
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DIVISION NEWS

States to Improve Outcomes for Youth Transitioning From Foster Care
Arts and Culture Industries Can Play Role in State Economic Development