Youth
Student Peace Advisory Group Takes Flight in MN
Students may be settled into their summer break - but in Minnesota, some remain focused on setting a peaceful tone ahead of their return to school …
Reports of Youth Crime Wave Debunked by Latest Research
New research by The Sentencing Project shows a drop in youth crime over the past 20 years, which debunks a so-called "false narrative" of a youth …
Report Urges Supports for Young People, Not Tough-on-Crime Policies
New research found reports of skyrocketing youth crime are not only unfounded, but are fueling calls for stricter punishments. Data from The …
Clock Ticking Down on School Meal Waivers
Time is running out for Congress to extend school meal waivers passed during the COVID public health emergency to help cafeterias find creative ways t…
Nevada Group Helps Abortion Seekers Travel to State
Nevada may become a magnet for abortion seekers from around the country, since the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban …
Report: Blaming Youth for COVID Crime Wave is False
Data from The Sentencing Project showed the share of crimes in the U.S. committed by young people has fallen by more than half in the past two …
Report: Youth Crime Way Down in Last 20 Years in NH, U.S.
New research found reports of skyrocketing youth crime are not only unfounded, but are fueling calls for stricter punishments. Data from the …
New Data Debunks Narrative of Youth Crime Wave
A new report from The Sentencing Project debunks the myth of a post-pandemic crime wave fueled by young people. In March, Congress held a hearing …
Mental-Health Program Provides Alternative to Emergency-Room Boarding
On a given day in Massachusetts, more than 100 children and teenagers are brought to hospital emergency rooms because they're facing a mental-health …
Vocational-Tech High Schools Could Help Lower TN Dropout Rate
Tennessee high school graduation rates have been declining over the past few years, and some experts believe providing more opportunities for …
'Public Health Emergency': Protecting Youth from Gun Violence
Congress continues to debate possible changes to the nation's gun laws after the recent school shooting in Texas. In the meantime, efforts move …
Despite Scare, Data Shows Youth-Led Crime Down Sharply
Crime rates among young people has dropped dramatically in recent decades - despite media coverage pointing toward a supposed "crime wave" led by yout…