Youth mental health concerns

Mental Health Challenges Among New Mexico’s Youth: A Closer Look New Mexico faces a unique challenge: its young population reports the highest levels of mental health concerns compared to other states. This issue stems from a complex web of factors, including geographic isolation, poverty, and insufficient access to healthcare resources. A study by “The Dawn … Read more

‘There’s a meal on his head’: Behind the ‘gladiator fights’ in L.A. juvenile halls

Uncovering the Incentive Structure in Juvenile Justice Reform The recent revelations at L.A. County’s Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall expose a disturbing incentive structure that has led probation officers to potentially orchestrate fights among detained youth. This system, where violent behavior is rewarded with fast-food incentives, is a stark indication of deeper systemic issues within juvenile … Read more