The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at improving child welfare outcomes for at-risk youth. Our infographic provides key information about FFPSA prevention services, Title IV-E funding and its intersection with Medicaid, as well as other important requirements for improving child welfare outcomes.
Adolescent depression significantly impacts the lives of young individuals, their families, and communities. Our infographic aims to dissect the array of challenges tied to this critical mental health concern while shedding light on the unique experiences of affected adolescents.
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Adolescent depression significantly impacts the lives of young individuals, their families, and communities. Our infographic aims to dissect the array of challenges tied to this critical mental health concern while shedding light on the unique experiences of affected adolescents.
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The consequences of elevated homelessness and housing instability risk among LGBTQ+ youth in the United States have critical impacts on their mental health. This infographic sheds light on the critical challenges and unique experiences of homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
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The connection between youth substance abuse and mental disorders is apparent and important to understand as more youth struggle with co-occurring disorders.
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The school-to-prison pipeline is a common metaphor used to describe the ways in which students are pushed out of the education system and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems through policies and practices within schools that involve law enforcement.
Child abuse and neglect is a global problem with heartbreaking consequences. Although it is complex and difficult to study, the facts that do exist describe an urgent need to intervene on behalf of the lives of young people worldwide.
Following the larger relative decline in arrests of boys, the percent of arrests involving girls has increased since the 1990s. Research has revealed the various adversities many girls face as well as their unique responses to trauma that place them at risk for entering the system.
Imagine spending thousands of dollars to lock up a juvenile, only to have them end up in the same position in the future. Recidivism - the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend - is a worrying statistic for justice advocates.
Teen drug use is a concern for many. Teens are often inclined to take risks, and by 12th grade, nearly 50% of adolescents will have used an illicit drug. Check out this infographic to understand some of the risks & statistics of teen drug use.
Every day, thousands of American youth are placed outside of the home in facilities across the country. Though these out-of-home placements hope to steer youth on the right path, it has been proven that treating a youth outside of their home and community is less effective than treating them in their natural settings. However, statistics show that the amount of youth in confinement is still high.
The Opioid Epidemic is a public health crisis that has been declared a national emergency. This infographic shows the magnitude of the problem, how widespread it is and reveals how devastating it has become for the youth who are caught in the middle of it. Learn more.
This infographic reveals the startling inequalities embedded in the juvenile justice system. The statistics are so shocking and the costs so high, that when you see them, you just might decide to do something about it. Take a look for yourself at this juvenile justice infographic to learn more.
Take a look at this infographic that shows the costs of youth incarceration. Sometimes seeing makes it easier to believe. Going state by state, it’s pretty staggering how many juveniles end up in facilities and the price tag associated with putting them there.
In celebration of Universal Children's Day, we put together a thought-provoking infographic on the consequences of corporal punishment. Ending violence against children—including corporal punishment—is an objective of the United Nations as well as Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN).
Virtual environments were integral in the shift to remote work and education. However, a completely virtual world has come with drawbacks, especially in the youth and child welfare system. Throughout the pandemic, there has been a drop in child abuse and neglect reports to Child Protective Services (CPS) in the United States.
Due to COVID-19, the education system has experienced one of the largest transformations in order to contain the spread of the virus. This infographic shares the effects remote learning has had on youth during the pandemic.
The link between mental health disorders and juvenile justice is very complex. Within juvenile detention facilities, there is often a lack of any in-facility screening programs, let alone treatment options. This makes it more necessary than ever to address youth mental health.
On any given day, around 10,000 juveniles in the U.S. are housed in adult jails and prisons. This infographic features compelling data that is affecting the juvenile justice system.
A recent Northwestern Medicine study finds mental health disorders persist 15 years after youth leave juvenile facilities, causing teens to struggle with long-term mental health and life stability.
In analyzing youth crime statistics, we can see how young people and their families are impacted by the way we treat juvenile offenses. This infographic illustrates the shocking number of American teenagers involved in the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
Vaping, the new way to smoke, is becoming increasingly popular among teens. It may be hard to believe, but electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were first introduced in 2007 and have since become a public health epidemic, contributing to youth substance abuse.
This infographic displays stark statistics on LGBTQ+ youth and juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement.
The data revolving around suicide is heavy. Normalizing this topic for both youth and adults can help make a difference by raising awareness of the importance of mental health treatment, which, in turn, can help decrease the number of deaths.
The connection between illiteracy and incarceration is alarming and sadly not commonly talked about. Education is one strategy proven to help people stay out of trouble and out of prison.
The child welfare system is vast and complex. It’s important for organizations that provide child and family services to frequently monitor relevant statistics.
This infographic is a must-read if you are thinking of starting an MST team. It reviews the critical areas you need to consider in order to get a program off the ground and to ensure its long-term success.
Violent crime arrests involving youth have declined throughout the past three decades. View this infographic to learn about juvenile arrest trends and an evidence-based program that can help prevent juvenile justice system involvement.
Learn more with this data snapshot of the impact of parental substance abuse on child welfare, including research results and impacts of using an evidence-based program to aid families such as the Multisystemic Therapy Building Stronger Families (MST-BSF) adaptation.
