News Articles: Youth 411
 Youth in the News, 2007
We are pleased to present a collection of national youth news articles for our constituents. We gain a broad perspective on youth issues when we read these articles, and thought that perspective may be valuable to others. Please share with us your thoughts and suggestions on how this column can best serve your interests. The articles included in this feature are retrieved through our news service and may not be comprehensive. We briefly summarize these news items and include links to the actual articles. We do not independently verify the information contained in them. If we include something that is not correct, please bring it to our attention and we will publish a correction.
ARCHIVES: 2006 Youth Articles
| December 16-31, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 20 -- States continue to review their juvenile justice systems and research shows adolescents are still maturing in their 20s. |
| December 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 19 -- Several states review their treatment of juvenile offenders and transitional services for foster care youth. |
| November 16-30, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 18 -- An Ohio policymaker introduces legislation on juvenile reentry from the correctional system and Texas discusses pepper spray policies in detention centers. |
| November 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 17 -- Read about the increase of HIV-infected youth and Texas passing legislation requiring thirty minutes of physical education a day. |
| October 16-31,2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 16 -- New studies on the effectiveness of positive youth development and youth bullying. |
| October 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 15 -- Read about issues on immigrant children and public universities and how states are addressing underage drinking. |
| July 16-31, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 14 -- Oregon tries to address childhood obesity and L.A. youth exercise their right to freedom of press. |
| July 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 13 -- Vermont funds foster care youth past the age of 18 and a Navajo Nation youth prevention program becomes a model for other organizations. |
| June 16-30, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 12 -- States pass legislation addressing cyberbullying, voter registration, tanning beds and alcohol "huffing". |
| June 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 11 -- Read about what youth have to say about drop-out rates and joblessness and how suicide rates are alarmingly high on Indian Reservations. |
| May 16-30, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 10 -- Read about legislation that addresses underage drinking, steroid testing and juveniles tried as adults. |
| May 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 9 -- New studies about youth depression and the initiation of alcohol use and the effects of watching too much television. |
| April 16-30, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 8 -- Read about legislation that would establish the foster children's bill of rights and states' efforts to reduce youth tobacco use. |
| April 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 7 -- Several states are addressing the needs of GLBT youth in the juvenile justice system, foster care system and school system. |
| March 16-31, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 6 -- Cities focus on youth-violence prevention programs and SAMHSA releases a report on youth inhalant use. |
| March 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 5 -- This issue includes studies on underage and high-risk drinking, prescription drug abuse and youth homelessness. |
| February 16-28, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 4 -- Read about a work development program for at-risk youth and how states continue to debate HPV vaccination requirements. |
| February 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 3 -- Articles address the increase of teen dating violence and ways to engage young people in the voting process. |
| January 16-31, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 2 -- Read about legislation requiring personal finance education and how youth are becoming involved in their communities and government. |
| January 1-15, 2007 |
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Volume 2, Number 1 -- As states start their new legislative session, read about bills that address childhood obesity and require HPV vaccinations. |
Updated: October 26, 2007
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