The closure of youth detention centres is a positive development. However, without adequate investment in community organizations that serve youth, it is a move set up to fail.
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The African story is not just about conflict, corruption, poverty, poor leadership, bad politics and disease. Its coverage should be more nuanced.
Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.
Primary prevention is a crucial but underused component of a comprehensive public health approach to ending the opioid crisis — starting with children.
Young Nigerians must follow demonstrations with active political consciousness.
A recent study highlights the significant long-term socioeconomic benefits of sports participation for women and girls.
Young Australians and New Zealanders have been campaigning for better climate action for years. It seems their message might be getting through, according to new research.
Many parents might be concerned about the time their teens spend online. However, by modelling healthy online behaviours and habits can set an example their kids can follow.
Parents of teenagers play an important role in their alcohol consumption. A new study shows that parental rules are the key, and that talking is not all that useful!
There is an urgent need to shift sports administration to Health Canada, which should prioritize the health and well-being of all athletes, especially children.
The stereotypes around young people only caring about being online are rampant but they are worth questioning — or at least being put in context.
Domestic and international laws obligate the Kenyan state to enable citizens to realise the right to peaceful assembly.
Concerns surrounding cell phones and social media are grabbing headlines, but what does the science say?
Cancer diagnoses in adolescents in young adults are rising. These patients are not only navigating the challenges of a life-altering diagnosis, but also other challenges distinct to their life stage.
The 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned 50 years of abortion rights is affecting where young people choose to go to college, to work and to live, as well as the way they vote.
The changing climate is an added barrier to getting children and youth in Canada to meet the minimum guidelines for being physically active.
Is a cellphone ban, along with increased surveillance, the right way to deal with the impact of addictive and harmful technology in classrooms?
Sparking global momentum and energy in young people through climate education can go a long way to addressing climate change now and in the near future.
Allowing pharmacists to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription would ensure people who are using them to quit smoking could access them legally, while preventing inappropriate sales to youth.
Four Canadian school boards are suing social media giants. This comes as 95 per cent of Ontario schools report needing more resources to support student mental health.
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Professor and Director of the Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, Monash University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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