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These systems have the capacity to inflict irreparable physical and psychological harm, which in some instances has led to the untimely deaths of Black girls. #POC #Youth #FosterCare bit.ly/YouthPOC

This year, the JJIE has an incredible opportunity to double every gift given on #GivingNewsDay thanks to our annual fundraiser, #NewsMatch. Double your impact by donating before Dec. 31. #GivingTuesday Donate here >>> bit.ly/CSJdonation

Support a Culture of Learning at the JJIE #GivingTuesday Student experiential learning is one of the core values of our organization. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by the end of today, but we need your help because time is running out! GIVE: bit.ly/CSJdonation

At the age of 15, Alexis was sentenced to life in #prison for participating in a #robbery where the man who had been raping and #sextrafficking her was killed. #Rape #JuvenileJustice bit.ly/SexCrimeVictims

While #suicide rates are increasing most among young people ages 10 to 19, researchers are noting a troubling trend of suicide among children as young as 5 years old. #Depression #MentalHealth bit.ly/SuicideFirearm

The Biden-Harris administration must take a public health approach to solving the issue that not only corrects the harmful policies of the current administration but also goes significantly further to address the root causes of #gunviolence. bit.ly/BidenGunViolen…

We are grateful for our generous donors who gave on #GivingNewsDay/#GivingTuesday in support of our work! Thank you to everyone who joined the global movement of generosity to support #nonprofits during these uncertain times.

These systems have the capacity to inflict irreparable physical and psychological harm, which in some instances has led to the untimely deaths of Black girls. #POC #Youth #FosterCare bit.ly/POCFoster

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In a #youth flourishment organization, we aren’t just pushing back on #racism, #sexism, #homophobia, #transphobia and #ableism. We are letting go of youth work practices that don’t always serve young people. bit.ly/AntiOppression…

While #suicide rates are increasing most among young people ages 10 to 19, researchers are noting a troubling trend of suicide among children as young as 5 years old. #Depression #MentalHealth bit.ly/FirearmSuicide

Teaching an online afterschool program during quarantine can be difficult, but creating space for students’ emotions and experiences during this time is crucial. #OST #AfterSchool bit.ly/OnlineAftersch…

This research presents key findings and actionable takeaways from analyses of how school shutdowns impacted student #academic achievement and growth at the start of the 2020-21 school year. #COVID19 #Learning #Youth bit.ly/LearningCOVID

Relying on a few informed and passionate individuals in an organization is not a sustainable, practical or effective strategy. Also, not a strategy that leaders are typically accustomed to when they seek services or go to work. #Equity #OST #Youth bit.ly/PrepareDontRep…

The Biden-Harris administration must take a public health approach to solving the issue that not only corrects the harmful policies of the current administration but also goes significantly further to address the root causes of #gunviolence. bit.ly/BHGunViolence

A new Search Institute report indicates that integrating SEL in a school or #afterschool program can be done through relationships and environment. bit.ly/IntegrateSELYT

Z is serving 137 years to life on #kidnapping and #robbery charges in a California State Prison level 4 #prison yard. #Drugs #Gangs #JuvenileJustice bit.ly/JJIEBeatWithin

Authorities and commentators rush to blame #crime, violence and other troubles on the supposedly innate tendencies, undeveloped brains and peer cultures of young people. #COVID19 #Youth bit.ly/COVIDBlame