Child welfare enters debate over ‘divisive concepts’ legislation — Published: 6/3/2021 4:51:09 PM State officials including the New Hampshire Child Advocate and the Commissioner of Safety have come out against controversial language in the budget trailer bill that critics say would hinder or discourage diversity and inclusion training, as the state Senate prepares to vote on the bill. Child Advocate Moira O’Neill said the fair treatment of children of color in the juvenile justice system and federal grant funding for several state programs are at stake. She said the state is on the cusp of transforming its juvenile justice system and the restrictions in the bill would stall that progress.