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South Dakota’s likely next attorney general raises real concerns about resources, supervision and juvenile justice. State records also show that several arguments for reversing earlier reforms deserve a closer examination.
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Read the full story →A Native Sun Media Foundation review finds encouraging evidence that culturally grounded Talking Circles may strengthen youth well-being, while also identifying unanswered questions about the study's reported measurements. The article examines both the promise of the intervention and the importance of scientific transparency.
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