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The once-every-two-years Healthy Kids Colorado Survey was released last week. This is a snapshot of how Colorado high-schoolers report tons of different factors that impact their health on issues from substance use to mental health to bullying. It's important during Pride Week to note that there are disparities in health factors that our LGBTQIA+ students are facing. Really worrying ones. -9.7% of Adams County students were bullied in the past 12 months. It's 38% for transgender students, 27% for gay students, and 32% of nonbinary students -4.3% of Adams County students attempted suicide in the last 12 months. It's 14% for nonbinary students, 16% for transgender students, and 13.6% for bisexual students -23% of Adams County students felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for 2 weeks that they stopped doing usual activities. It's 47.6% for transgender students and 50% for students identifying as pansexual -10% of Adams County students binge drank in the last 30 days. It's 16% for bisexual students and students that weren't sure what their gender was. There are a bunch of caveats in the data of course, but it's important to acknowledge those disparities and the political climate these kids are growing up in. State Legislatures and federal representatives that continue to marginalize and legislate their identities out of existence. Even in Colorado where we have legal protections for these kids - it's clear that we need to do more. For our kids and all kids in the country. If you're interested in the data you can check it out (and so much more) here: https://lnkd.in/gcNvz8jU Happy Pride Month

Today, we honor Juneteenth — the 159th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. This day reminds us of the ongoing journey toward equality, particularly in healthcare, where structural racism impacts the Black community through higher rates of maternal mortality and reduced life expectancies. NPWH is committed to changing this narrative by focusing on: - Education & Resources: We are dedicated to providing Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs) with forums and resources that help address and overcome the impacts of structural racism on health outcomes. - Continuing Education: NPWH is committed to promoting equity in women’s and gender-related healthcare through practice and policy strategies focused on diversity and inclusivity. We design educational programs to equip WHNPs and our attendees with necessary skills to recognize racial biases effectively. - Advocacy: We actively advocate for policies at local, state and federal levels that eradicate systemic racism and improve the social determinants of health. For more on how NPWH is addressing structural racism within healthcare, visit: https://lnkd.in/eiGnA5Uw Let’s continue to work together toward a more equitable healthcare system. #Juneteenth #HealthcareEquity #NPWH

The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) has integrated the Child Opportunity Index (COI) into its Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS), a vast database of medical data from 49 children’s hospitals, with far-reaching results for child health research. Health and hospital researchers and administrators are increasingly focusing on neighborhoods as an important factor in inequities in child health and health care utilization. While many health leaders understand the differences in neighborhood resources in the communities they serve, until recently there has been a lack of consistent, high-quality, accessible data quantifying neighborhood opportunity, limiting research possibilities. Health data is also often only available at the ZIP code level, while most neighborhood indices use census tracts to measure neighborhood wellbeing, which further complicates data integration. **To access the Child Opportunity Index (COI), please visit:

Ensuring girls can access and stay in school reduces levels of gender-based violence. The World Health Organization's new findings highlight the critical role of secondary education in helping #EndGBV & promoting #GenderEquality. Discover more about these critical insights 👉 https://lnkd.in/epCU_fGg

A Critical Call to Action: Protecting Transgender Youth ⚠️❗ We’re excited to share an important JAMA Viewpoints article, 'Moving Beyond Statements to Protect Transgender Youth,' co-authored by our amazing advisory board member, Dr. William T. Zempsky. Featured in the August 2024 issue, this article highlights the urgent need for children’s hospitals to take real action to protect the mental health and well-being of transgender and nonbinary youth. The statistics from the Trevor Project’s 2023 US National Survey are staggering: over 50% of transgender and nonbinary youth considered suicide in the past year, and more than 75% reported severe anxiety symptoms. It's clear that action is needed now more than ever. Learn more about the vital steps we must take: https://lnkd.in/ePe8cwZD. And join us in advocating stronger protections for vulnerable youth! ℹ JAMA. 2024;332(7):529-530. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.10196 🏥 Connecticut Children's 🏥 UConn Health

💡NEW AYJ REPORT OUT NOW💡 📣 Our research calls for action to ensure as racially minoritised young people turn 18, the ‘by and for’ voluntary and community sector (VCS) is there to support them - bridging gaps in statutory services and guiding young people to brighter futures. ❗️Young people turning 18 in the justice system face a steep cliff edge. The research raises concerns that for racially minoritised young people, deficits in support – due to harsher treatment and a lack of appropriate skills and resources - compound the impacts of the cliff edge. 🤝 The transition to adulthood is a pivotal point. With the right support in place, it could be an opportunity to address childhood experiences and prevent inequalities widening. The VCS, particularly organisations led by and for racially minoritised communities, has a vital role to play: addressing shortcomings of statutory services, providing tailored, authentic support, focussing on empowerment and fostering trust and engagement. 📣 The report calls for policy change to break down barriers in funding and commissioning systems that exclude smaller, specialised community organisations, to ensure age-appropriate, culturally relevant, and strengths-based support is available to smooth the transition to adulthood and address racial injustice. Read the report here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HPwb0C

Top 10 Reforms for a Healthier, Fairer Future in Youth Justice  At ARACY, we believe the key to transforming Australia’s youth justice system lies in addressing the root causes of contact with police and the legal system through a public health lens. Our recent submission to the Senate Inquiry on Youth Justice, by Dr Kristy Noble, outlines how a holistic approach to health and wellbeing can help prevent young people from entering the justice system, prevent diseases and improve their long-term outcomes.   By embedding public health principles into youth justice, we can ensure every young person has the support they need to thrive. Let's create a fairer, healthier future for all young Australians.   Read Kristy's Top 10 in detail and the full submission to the Senate Inquiry: https://lnkd.in/g6eYxpkD Want to work with us to reform youth justice policy? Partner with us: https://lnkd.in/gzQDkEt4 Anthony Albanese Mark Dreyfus Amanda Rishworth Mark Butler Jason Clare MP Dr. Anne Aly

NEW PAPER ALERT. Physical punishment of children is the most common form of violence against children. In this paper, we outline the Australian prevalence of corporal punishment using a nationally representative random sample from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study. We highlight positive trends around decreased use and changing beliefs among younger generations. But there is a long way to go. My co-authors and I call for law reform to prohibit this form of violence towards children and call for public health campaigns and the provision of population-based parenting support. Thanks to the Australian Journal of Social Issues for publishing this important work, our team & funders & most importantly our participants. Paper: https://lnkd.in/gMJVD5rX OPEN ACCESS. Download the infographic for sharing. https://lnkd.in/gN7Sx5vC Video summary https://lnkd.in/g76ABWnZ PARENTS: If you want to learn non physical ways to encourage positive behaviour in children the govt has made Triple P available free https://lnkd.in/ejP-dkid Daryl Higgins Maria Battaglia Sophie Havighurst Ben Edwards Franziska Meinck #ACMS #EPPAC #PAFRA QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute The University of Queensland, Curtin University, Institute of Child Protection Studies Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC), Australian Institute of Family Studies, NAPCAN, Triple P International Pty Ltd (Positive Parenting Program), childsafety.gov.au National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Important reading exploring the challenges and issues faced by racially minoritised young people transitioning to adulthood in the criminal justice system. Please read and share.