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Diversion more effective than detention for youth in juvenile justice
February 8, 2021 | Maria Hermsen-Kritz
A new study from Case Western University shows that Ohio’s diversion system is producing better outcomes for youth with behavioral issues than punishment.
COVID-19 Strips Safety Net for Foster Youth ‘Aging Out’ During Pandemic
January 15, 2021 | NWI
“Transition age” adolescents between 18 to 23 faced increased risk for homelessness, food insecurity, pregnancy, and incarceration even before the pandemic, but COVID-19 has exacerbated their risk.
Sequel Youth Facilities Raked in Millions while Accused of Abusing Children
January 15, 2021 | NWI
Sequel Youth & Family Services collected hundreds of millions in tax dollars to care for vulnerable children, despite abuse and negligence allegations at their facilities for children with serious mental and behavioral health concerns.
“Woebot” Chatbot Helps Reduce Anxiety and Depression
January 15, 2021 | NWI
Developed by Stanford University, the Woebot AI chatbot app, which delivers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for young people, has shown that it does improve mental health. In just two weeks, users reported a 22% reduction in their symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Inside Utah’s Troubled Teen Industry
December 2, 2020 | NWI
This investigative report from the Salt Lake Tribune details experiences of young people housed in residential treatment facilities across Utah.
Georgia’s Cold Case Project Improves Outcomes for Children “Lost” in the Foster Care System
December 2, 2020 | NWI
This article describes how Georgia’s Cold Case Project enables a team of attorneys, psychiatrists and others to find homes and improve outcomes for Georgia’s foster children and youth.
Recommendations for Trauma-Informed Care Under the Family First Prevention Services Act
December 2, 2020 | NWI
The federal Family First Prevention Services Act provides a significant opportunity for child welfare systems to better support children and families. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago have partnered to outline recommendations for how jurisdictions can understand Family First’s policy requirements for trauma-informed approaches and ensure that implementation of the law meets the trauma-related needs of children, youth and families. This paper outlines opportunities to better support the workforce and foster families in providing trauma-informed care.
Experiences and Well-Being of Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth in Foster Care
December 2, 2020 | NWI
This is the first survey to report on the proportion of youth in foster care in New York City who are LGBTQAI+ and differences in their experiences compared to those of youth who are not LGBTQAI+. This survey was commissioned by the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), which is committed to serving youth in foster care that are LGBTQAI+. This report provides the detailed findings from this survey.
Juvenile justice system can better serve children with autism
August 3, 2020 | Maria Hermsen-Kritz
The author of a new book writes about how the juvenile justice system can better support young people on the autism spectrum.
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The Availability of Peer Support and Disparities in Outpatient Mental Health Service Use Among Minority Youth with Serious Mental Illness
August 3, 2020 | Maria Hermsen-Kritz
This study looked at whether the availability of peer support reduced disparities in use of outpatient mental health services among youth ages 16–24 with serious mental illness in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. Researchers found that peer support was generally associated with an increase in use of outpatient mental health services among Black and Latinx youth.
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