Posts Tagged as "Youth"

A Psychological Lifeline for Asian American Teens

Sep. 11, 2013 / By
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New America Media, News Feature, Katherine Kam, Posted: Sep 10, 2013

Photo (above): Students walk through the quad at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California...

Molly: The Dangerous Drug That’s Too Good to Quit

Sep. 9, 2013 / By
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The club drug Molly—slang for a form of ecstasy—is linked to four recent deaths. It’s not uncommon to get a ‘bad batch.’..

Our Community: Educated Men with Meaningful Messages

Sep. 6, 2013 / By
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“Our Community” is a VoiceWaves project and community event that was showcased on Aug. 26. Youth reporters were tasked to explore their community through a camera’s lens, each picking one community-based organization to shine a spotlight on...

Our Community: The Gay & Lesbian Center

Sep. 5, 2013 / By
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“Our Community” is a VoiceWaves project and community event that was showcased on Aug. 26. Youth reporters were tasked to explore their community through a camera’s lens, each picking one community-based organization to shine a spotlight on...

Our Community: Californians for Justice

Sep. 4, 2013 / By
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“Our Community” is a VoiceWaves project and community event that was showcased on Aug. 26. Youth reporters were tasked to explore their community through a camera’s lens, each picking one community-based organization to shine a spotlight on...

Photojournalism showcased at VoiceWaves “Our Community” exhibit

Aug. 28, 2013 / By
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VoiceWaves celebrated a successful exhibition of photos and audio slide show presentations on Monday, August 26...

Suit Alleges Mistreatment of California Minors With Mental Health Problems

Aug. 14, 2013 / By
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The Center for Public Integrity, News Report, Susan Ferriss

Minors with mental health problems and other disabilities are held in “unconscionable conditions” of 23-hour solitary confinement and deliberately cut off from education and other rehabilitation at a San Francisco Bay Area juvenile hall, alleges a lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Northern California...

What is Cortos Y Fuertes/Short and Strong?

Aug. 14, 2013 / By
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Cortos Y Fuertes/Short and Strong is a student film contest sponsored by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and UNITE HERE...

Our Community: Khmer Girls in Action

Aug. 11, 2013 / By
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“Our Community” is a VoiceWaves project and community event being showcased on Aug. 26. Youth reporters were tasked to explore their community through a camera’s lens, each picking one community-based organization to shine a spotlight on...

One Teen’s Perspective: Save Our Girls

Aug. 8, 2013 / By
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Ron Hosko, assistant director of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division, said “Child prostitution remains a persistent threat to children across America...

Amazing Testimonials From Local Youth Describing Their Mental Health Experiences

Aug. 8, 2013 / By
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To some, mental health may be a faceless problem. If they are not currently dealing with some form of mental health problem, they may not be able to comprehend why it’s so important that we as a society make sure that resources are available to anyone with a mental health issue...