Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org Overview In June 2024, U.S.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a national public health crisis. This declaration draws attention to two essential points–the need for a holistic approach to address the crisis […]
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Did you know New Jersey has the lowest rate of disconnected youth—but there’s more to do
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alisha Sheikh Summer Volunteer For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org References: 5 Consequences of Not Having Access to Education – The Borgen Project Teens ages 16 to 19 […]
We Need a Y.E.S. – A Youth Expert Stakeholders Video Series
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Too often, those most affected by challenges are excluded from discussions about solutions. Youth, in particular, are usually overlooked as experts in their own lives, and their efforts to engage in these conversations are often dismissed and met with a resounding “no.” The “We Need a Y.E.S.” video series aims to […]
Jhonson reflects on how the lack of resources he was privileged to impacted his peers.
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin This is video 1 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video series. Putting resources in schools, could positively impact schools and everyone in them. This is Jhonson’s story. Click to learn more about the Y.E.S. video series
Did you know you and your child’s school can work together to improve your child’s attendance?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Nina C. Peckman Staff Attorney For more information on this topic, contact Nina at npeckman@acnj.org WHY DO CHILDREN MISS SCHOOL? According to the parents who reach out to the KidLaw Resource Center for assistance with attendance issues, the most common reasons for absences are: health issues usually involving a chronic […]
