As the work continues, we’ll spotlight different areas of research on this page through blog posts and articles.
In this spotlight series, we’ll explore the process of rediscovering these lost graves and lives, leveraging resources, pushing for change, and what we can learn from this dark chapter in our history.
Youth Injustice: The Discovery of Forgotten Children and Implications for Justice System Reform
March 5th, 2026
Join us for a lunch discussion about the policy implications following the research findings of the newly launched Forgotten Children Initiative, which seeks to document, honor, and memorialize…
Thank You for Helping Us Launch the Forgotten Children Initiative (Rewatch Here)!
March 3rd, 2026
Last week, we were overwhelmed with the response to the virtual launch of the Forgotten Children Initiative. Thank you to all who helped us make the launch a meaningful experience, from the…
New Push for Investigation, Legislation, and Recognition of Black Youth Who Died in State Custody
January 7th, 2026
As we head into the new year, media attention continues on the tragic stories of the children at the Cheltenham facility as Maryland lawmakers push for investigation and proper recognition of Black…
