Youth Intervention Journal – June 2013 – The Youth Intervention Journal is a collaboration between North Metro TV and the Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association. On this episode we discus…

 

Group addressing teen substance use continues struggle with VYFS

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The volunteer group working to tackle teen substance abuse on Vashon is again in conflict with Vashon Youth & Family Services, and this time the dispute is leading some to worry that the VYFS PlaySpace is at risk. The two groups met Monday evening with …
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Getting it Right: Raising the Age and Justice System Reforms for Adolescents

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Youth prosecuted as adults often face the same consequences as adults; they can be placed in adult jails and prisons, are subject to fines most cannot pay and are limited to adult interventions, typically without access to age-appropriate …
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