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Legal Leaders Rewriting Child Welfare | New York City News
Two trailblazers in child welfare justice are set to receive top honors from the New York State Bar Association next month—Christine Sabino Kiesel and Dawne Mitchell, recognized with the prestigious Howard A. Levine Award for their groundbreaking work reforming the juvenile justice system. Kiesel revolutionized family court processes, slashed adoption delays, and launched “Better for Families” to connect kids with critical support services. Mitchell led a citywide team defending vulnerable youth, ending prone restraints, cracking down on anonymous abuse reports, and championing laws banning…
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