Controlling behavior and emotional abuse in teen dating relationships are nothing new. But technologies like smart phones, texting and social networking sites have made young people vulnerable to new avenues of harassment and abuse—because abusers can reach them anytime, anywhere.
A new report on the economic state of young Americans includes personal stories and the results of a poll that captures the circumstances of 18- to 34-year-olds.
NCFY spoke with Heather Higgins about adolescent brain development, trauma and healthy ways to stimulate a young person's frontal lobes.
'Ending Homelessness is a Team Sport'
January 27, 2012
NCFY joined with Street Soccer USA to put together a slideshow of photos and stories of young people who played in the 2011 Street Soccer USA Cup last June.
Maggie, Garney and Zach all used to be homeless, but they've now all found their own unique ways to stay healthy and happy. In this roundtable discussion, they define and explain well-being, one of the Family and Youth Services Bureau's four outcomes for runaway and homeless youth.
Time: 5:09 | Size: 4.8 MB | Transcript
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