by ICAPA Network | Mar 18, 2026 | Legislation
Legislation Religious Programs and Exemptions: How Faith Shields Abuse By Chelsea Filer · ICAPA Network · Investigative Topics Religious exemptions to child welfare and licensing laws were designed to protect genuine faith communities from government interference in...
by ICAPA Network | Mar 18, 2026 | Legislation
Policy Series What Federal Regulation of the TTI Would Actually Look Like By Chelsea Filer · ICAPA Network · Policy Topics Advocates have been calling for federal oversight of residential programs for troubled youth since at least 2007. The question of what that...
by ICAPA Network | Feb 21, 2025 | Legislation
Sometimes in lobbying, the cards are stacked against you. Lawmakers introduce legislation that threatens the progress made by previous policy, forcing advocates to fight just to maintain essential protections. This week, such a bill was introduced in the Utah State...
by ICAPA Network | Feb 14, 2025 | Legislation
The passage of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA) is a monumental victory for survivors and advocates. However, while this legislation lays the groundwork for meaningful change, it is just the beginning. SICAA mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate...
by ICAPA Network | Dec 18, 2024 | Legislation
The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act Has Officially Passed Congress In a historic victory for children’s rights, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA) has passed Congress and was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Christmas Eve 2024. This monumental...
by ICAPA Network | May 17, 2023 | Legislation
A Campaign Exposing the Dangers of Aversive Shock Conditioning and Supporting Legislative Action Introduction: The ICAPA Network is proud to support the #StopTheShock campaign, which aims to raise public awareness about the detrimental effects of aversive conditioning...
