Using Strengths — and Challenges — to Measure Youth Well-Being A new report surveys what tools are available to help gauge the existing strengths in a young person's life. Learn more about this work. Read More
Putting Young Immigrants on a Path to Skilled Employment A report looks at challenges facing young immigrants in the American job market and how employers can help. Read the report's recommendations. Read More
Data Tells How Virginia's Youth Justice System is Headed Toward a Better Future Virginia cut its youth prison population in half in five years by shifting to community-based programs, per the state’s juvenile justice report. Read More
Report: Colleges Must Help Students Academically to Keep Financial Aid Students of color and those with foster care experience risk losing aid due to academics. A new report guides schools on better support strategies. Read More
Apply Now: Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program Apply now: Georgetown’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform offers a week-long certificate program for safer, youth-centered juvenile probation. Read More
The Importance of Trust, Training and Multiple On-Ramps in Workforce Efforts Generation Work aims to connect youth with jobs and family-supporting careers. Read lessons from the initiative's first seven years. Read More
Defining LGBTQ Terms and Concepts This post defines common LGBTQIA+ and gender identity terms. Learn how to promote the use of accurate, authentic and inclusive language to help youth thrive. Read More
Young Workers Without Postsecondary Degrees to be Hit Hard by Economic Turmoil COVID-19’s economic crisis hits young, low-wage workers hardest. Researchers urge a federally funded employment initiative to aid them. Read More
Families Are Seen and Heard in New Child Welfare Podcast A new podcast highlights youth and parents impacted by child welfare — sharing experiences and exploring solutions to empower and unite families. Read More
Including Youth Leadership in Community Change Efforts Learn how young leaders encourage community change programs to give youth and young adults opportunities to drive social change. Read More
