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Youth
The “Superpredator” Myth Was Discredited, but It Continues to Ruin Young Black Lives
Nearly 200,000 youths enter the adult criminal justice system every year.
Students as Teachers: Facing the World Adults Are Wrecking
Adolescents (and sometimes even children) have regularly been on the front lines of the fight for social change.
Chicago’s Youth Push Back Against Mayor’s Proposed “Cop Academy,” Demand More Investment in Communities
More training won't make police less racist, say residents.
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After More Than a Century of “Horrific Conditions,” Some Youth Prisons Are Shutting Down
All youth prisons are an abomination and must be shut down.
Civil Rights Complaint Details Horrific Discrimination Against Native Students
The complaint notes Native children are excessively disciplined and bullied by staff and students.
Rallying Cry: Youth Must Stand Up to Defend Democracy
Democracy is under siege in several countries.
Child Anxiety and Parenting in the Trump Era
Since the election, medical professionals have observed an uptick in agitation and anxiety among our young patients.
These Kids Used Their Spring Break to Protest Trump
Last week, hundreds of youth from around the country traveled to DC to demonstrate against Trump's immigrant policies.
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NYPD Officers Threaten High School Students With Taser
A recent video captured two NYPD officers using a Taser to push youth of color off a public sidewalk.
Chicago Has a Destructive Plan to “Prepare” Students for Life After High School
Will requiring high school students to make post-graduation plans help or hurt their futures?