A New Way to Measure Healing from Violence A March 6 webinar shared how a new scale measures healing from community violence. Watch now. Read More
Workforce Development Programs That Work for Youth With Justice-System Experience Learn about common features of quality community-based workforce development programs for youth with criminal or juvenile records. Read More
Campaign Launches to Strengthen 1,000 Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative’s campaign helps 1,000 Black-owned businesses hire their first employee or pay living wages to workers. Read More
Foundation Seeks Proposals for Juvenile Justice Reform Projects Led by Young People The Casey Foundation seeks proposals for projects that address youth justice reform led by youth with prior justice system involvement. Apply now. Read More
Nearly Four in 10 Kids Are Involved in Maltreatment Investigations by Age 18 By the time U.S. kids reach adulthood, 37% have had system involvement as potential victims of maltreatment, according to a new study. Read more. Read More
How Student Debt Hurts Young Adults of Color Addressing the racial wealth gap requires tackling student loan debt, which disproportionately affects youth of color. Explore resources for solutions. Read More
Report Explores Shifts in How Youth Describe Racial and Ethnic Identity A new report examines shifts in young people’s self-described racial and ethnic identity and explores the implications for child welfare systems. Read More
The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Atlanta’s Black-owned businesses rely on support from the public and private sectors to overcome inequitable practices and fallout from the pandemic. Read More
Case Studies Show Positive Youth Development Empowers Young Workers Three case studies from Child Trends illustrate how employers can use positive youth development to support young workers. Explore the recommendations. Read More
How Youth Apprenticeships Are Bringing Students to Work The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship expands quality youth apprenticeship programs to boost equity and outcomes for low-income youth. Read More
