The nonprofit Open Door Abuse Awareness and Prevention (ODAAP) recognized 15 Philadelphia-area youth football coaches who use ...
My years working within school systems, particularly during a formative and intense period in Roswell, New Mexico, have shaped my understanding of school safety in profound ways. During my time as ...
In the world of business, we often talk about disrupting industries and breaking cycles. Some nonprofit organizations are applying this mindset to one of society’s most pressing challenges: supporting ...
PITTSBURGH — More than 300 people converged at the University of Pittsburgh’s Assembly Room on Monday, for an annual event meant to combat violence among youth. Hosted by Youth Enrichment Services, ...
Alaina Bookman reports for the “Beyond the Violence” collaborative, a partnership between AL.com, The Birmingham Times and CBS42. Support her work here. In 2022, 83% of perpetrators, up to age 22, ...
Athletes may experience trauma both within (e.g., sports-related injuries, abusive coaching dynamics) and outside of sports (e.g., adverse childhood experiences, gender-based violence). (See my post ...
Individuals can learn how to apply trauma-informed principles to benefit employees across their organization, thanks to a new micro-credential program from the University at Buffalo School of Social ...
WASHINGTON — The DC Attorney General is working to fight crime beyond prosecution — with prevention. His team awarded 11 nonprofits with Leaders of Tomorrow grants focused on youth violence prevention ...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on individuals and groups around the world, from frontline health care professionals to service workers to the elderly to entire families decimated by ...
Media coverage often portrays youth crime as a growing crisis, which is contrary to data showing a decline. Data-informed policies, like community-based diversion programs, are more effective at ...
Between 85-89% of college students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime, significantly impacting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. The compounding ...