Childhood trauma, suicide and self-harm among American youth are at historic highs, with alarming increases among fosters, preteens, girls, LGBTQ+ youth, and children of color. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for ages 10–24, and nearly one in five high school students has seriously considered suicide in the past year. Rates of self-harm, especially among young girls and LGBTQ+ youth, have surged, with emergency room visits for self-injury rising dramatically since 20204178653.
The following pages chronical recent reporting from cities and states:
| Hundreds of serious injuries reported involving kids in care ‘tip of the iceberg’: Manitoba …
CBC WARNING: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse and self–harm. … foster care before she was abused and killed by her mother and …
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| ‘I feel like I have no one’: Aging out of foster care leaves youth struggling with life skills – CBC
CBC … foster homes at 14. As a teenager, she struggled with mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and self-harm. While in the system …
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| Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s broken Child Safety System – Deb Frecklington
Deb Frecklington The children who live in residential care have significantly higher needs than those in foster or kinship care: … 44% self-harm now or in the past; 22 …
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| Failures of ‘broken’ child safety system sparks inquiry – The Senior
The Senior Almost half of children experienced physical abuse before entering out-of-home care in one state, prompting a landmark inquiry…
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| JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT: Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s broken Child Safety System
Media Statements The Crisafulli Government is determined to create generational change for vulnerable children which starts with reforming a broken system. The …
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| Inquiry called to repair ‘broken’ child safety system – Nyngan Observer
Nyngan Observer Former Federal Court judge Paul Anastassiou KC will lead the 17-month inquiry into Queensland’s out-of-home care sector after a census report revealed …
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| Prioritizing Permanency: Reflecting on 250 Adoptions | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Idaho.gov … children in need. Central to that has been strengthening child welfare—expanding foster care through legislative reforms that voluntarily extend care …
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| Senator: Foster Parents need Back to School Allowances – Gript
Gript “This practice of awarding support to foster children based on their foster parents … Senator “horrified” by number of child suicides in State care.
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“Cold Case with Alice Gainer” looks into disappearance of foster child in Brooklyn CBS News It’s a story CBS News New York has covered extensively since it happened – a little boy seemingly vanished without a trace from his Brooklyn …
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| The Importance of Developmental Wellness to Foster Children | Psychology Today Australia
Psychology Today … foster kids, it’s about $89,000 annually per foster child. … Kids find purpose in joy and play, not goals or achievements. advertisement. Suicide …
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| President’s latest act of cruelty could be deadline for LGBT youths – Las Vegas Sun News
Las Vegas Sun In a chilling announcement made during Pride Month, the Trump administration revealed plans this week to eliminate federal funding for the …
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Teens with ‘addictive’ phone use more likely to be suicidal: Study | KGET 17 News KGET.com (NewsNation) — A new study has found that addiction to social media, video games and mobile devices is linked to a higher risk of suicidal …
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Incoming Dover superintendent: Suicide ideation in young students raises concerns
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Foster’s Daily Democrat … Christine Boston, incoming superintendent, has raised concern about suicidal ideation among elementary-aged children.
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| Alaska senators have a chance to protect Medicaid and safeguard vital services for Alaska’s youth
Alaska Beacon Without access to these services, Alaska’s suicide rates could climb, crime rates could increase, and more children could enter foster care without …
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| ‘Poverty is not a crime’ in WV | News, Sports, Jobs – The Intermountain
The Intermountain One person who stopped working on foster care programs knew a teenager who attempted suicide in a motel. … foster care setting for each child.
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8 Facts to Know About Childhood Suicide – The Good Men Project The Good Men Project With suicidal thoughts and behaviors on the rise among youth, experts provide suicide prevention tips to parents and caregivers of children …
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