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Alex Perez
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Journalist, The Imprint
Minnesota
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Biography
Alex Perez is a Minnesota-based reporter covering child welfare. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s degree in investigative journalism. He received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from North Central College.
I am always willing to learn something new and write about new topics.
Content
By Alex Perez Verified, Àlex Pérez| The Imprint Verified Parents accused of harming their children have a right to a court-appointed attorney in Minnesota and most of the country. But legal help is only guaranteed once allegations of abuse or neglect land in court through a formal petition submitted to a judge. Now, a new program in the state’s largest county offers parents counsel well before this stage, when child welfare workers are still deciding whether drug use, domestic violence or mental illness threatens a child’s health and safety.
By Alex Perez Verified, Nancy Spears, Nancy Marie| The Imprint Verified Amid drums, smudging and chants to “bring our children home,” supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act gathered early this morning outside the Minnesota Capitol building, as the state’s highest court considered the latest legal threat to the bedrock 1978 law. The rally outside the Supreme Court today was deeply personal for Korina Barry, of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
By Alex Perez Verified| The Imprint Verified Last week, Minnesota’s state Supreme Court announced the launch of its first Council for Child Protection and Maltreatment Prevention. The 26-member group of experts will spend the next year recommending policies and laws to improve outcomes for kids and families in the child welfare system and those at risk of abuse and neglect. Supreme Court Justice Anne McKeig will chair the council.
Company Info
The Imprint
The Imprint News is an independent, nonprofit daily news publication focused on issues affecting children, youth, and families. It covers topics such as child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, and educational challenges. Established as a continuation of The Chronicle of Social Change, The Imprint provides in-depth reporting, investigative articles, and features that highlight systemic issues impacting vulnerable populations. The publication offers a Youth Services Insider column for insights on youth services and policy developments, as well as The Imprint Weekly Podcast, which discusses current child welfare headlines and features expert guests. The Imprint maintains strict editorial independence, ensuring that its reporting is not influenced by donations or grants. With over 6,500 articles published and numerous awards for investigative reporting, The Imprint is recognized as a leading source of information in the child protection field, influencing policy changes and providing a platform for diverse voices.
Minnesota, United States
+1 213-379-5359
Founded: 2013