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Advocating for Safe Driving this Holiday Season

With winter holidays around the corner, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shares resources to help young people dodge the dangers of drunk driving, distracted driving, and slippery winter roads.

Helping Adolescents Obtain the Health Care and Services They Need

Take Action for Adolescents is designed to motivate, energize, and inspire adults who support adolescents. Learn more about the US Department of Heath and Human Services' Office of Population Affairs’ Call to Action and how to get involved.

Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity

This Native American Heritage Month, join the US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs in celebrating the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their histories and contributions thrive.

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Shining a Light on Preventing Homelessness and Running Away

This National Runaway Prevention Month, join the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Family and Youth Services Bureau in shining a light on the experiences of youth who have run away and youth who have experienced homelessness, which too often remain invisible.

Empowering Youth: Finding Points of Connection

This National Adoption Month, join the US Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau in bringing attention to the need for adoptive families for teens in the US foster care system and how professionals can find points of connection with youth.

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Resource: ABCD Study® Infographics

Posted | Dec 06 2023

These infographics showcase research findings of interest to ABCD Study® participants, their families, educators, scientists, and other stakeholders. Learn more.

Webinar: Creating a Welcoming Environment

Posted | Dec 06 2023

Date: December 6, 2023, 3:00—4:30 pm ET

This webinar is the first in ED’s Free to Learn miniseries, which focuses on evidence-based practices to prevent, address, and ameliorate the effects of bullying, violence, and hate while also supporting school safety, school-based mental health, and positive school climates. This webinar will share research on adolescents’ health behaviors and experiences and the positive effects of connectedness and belonging on students’ health and well-being. Presenters will highlight a new school mental health action guide and share strategies to nurture welcoming environments for specific groups who are at higher risk of experiencing identity-based bullying and hate-based violence. Learn more and register.

Event: Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Meeting

Posted | Dec 06 2023

Date: December 6, 2023, 1:00—4:00 pm ET
Location: Office of Justice Programs, Third Floor Main Conference Room, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531

The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention examines how federal juvenile delinquency programs and other federal programs and activities can be coordinated among federal, state, and local governments to better serve at-risk children and juveniles. The next Council meeting is December 6, 2023. Members of the public may register to attend virtually or in person. Learn more and register.