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Behind the Screen: Understanding and Preventing Youth Exploitation in a Digital World
Community Question: I’m the parent of a sixth grader, and I’ve been hearing more and more about kids being targeted online in ways that are really alarming. Between social media, gaming apps, and messaging platforms, it feels almost impossible to keep up with where...
Rooted Together: Growing Community for Youth and Families
Community Question: “I’m in middle school, and lately I’ve been feeling kind of lost. My hobbies have changed, and so have my friend groups. I’m not really hanging out with my old friends or family friends anymore, and it feels weird not having people I’m close to...
From Awareness to Action: Supporting Youth Against Vaping and Substance Use
Parent Question: I’m a parent of a middle schooler, and I’m starting to worry about vaping. I’ve heard that teens are using all kinds of devices, some with nicotine, some with cannabis and many of them don’t even look like traditional vapes. I want to talk to my child...
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