Running away as symptom of bigger family problems
Judy Culley of The Shelter says runaways signal deeper issues in a child's life tied to family dysfunction. Experts note each case is unique, with youths escaping abuse, chores, or control, while some girls turn to street survival including prostitution. Open forums will seek public input to reduce juvenile crime and address risk factors like drugs, family conflict, and antisocial behavior.
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Judy Culley
Law Enforcement
Culley
Chrisy Khatib
Douglas County Youth Services
7Th Judicial Community Planning Team
Khatib
Baldwin
Lawrence
Eudora
Rod Bremby
Teen runaway Katie dreams a different life after abuse
Katie, 17, narrates years of running from abuse and neglect in Douglas County, detailing a history of foster care, juvenile offenses, and later custody with the Walker family. She aims to finish high school, attend Washburn University, and become a lawyer to help others like her, while planning a controlled path to independence for daughter Mercadie. Deb Gruver’s contact follows.
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Katie
Mercadie
Walker
Lawrence
Ottawa
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Topeka
SRS
Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Edwardsville
Walker House
Greydon
Nancy Walker
Citizens Review Board
Douglas County District Court
Jean Shepherd
Ceemeeeeys
Washburn University
Community meetings to address Douglas County juvenile crime
Residents in Lawrence Baldwin and Eudora are invited to open forums hosted by the 7th Judicial District Community Planning Team. The meetings aim to identify risk factors and craft a county plan from prevention to intervention with input from police officials, city leaders, students, and social workers. A questionnaire option is available for those uncomfortable speaking publicly.
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7Th Judicial District
Lawrence
Baldwin
Eudora
Kansas
Rod Bremby
Douglas County
Ron Olin
Ery Hodges
Lawrence High School
7Th Judicial
Bremby
Pam Weigand
Douglas County Youth Services
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Troost Avenue
Deb Gnuver
Jwarid
Miki Yoverr
JourNal-Worth Puoro
Hannah
Leavenworth
Douglas County Bank
Juvenile Justice Authority
Deb Gruver
Dgruver
7Th Judicial District Community Planning
Magny Nichols
Journal
Baker University
Owens Hall
City Commission Chambers
Lawrence City Hall
Pam
Indora City
Deb Gnivers
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