- School-based health care and culturally competent doctors are among the promising ideas for improving health outcomes.
- Schools can act locally to curb minority dropout rates by cultivating positive peer pressure and limiting their use of zero tolerance policies.
- While the U.S. child welfare system is dominated by a government-centered child protection focus, a family or community-centered model may better meet the needs of children of color.
- Businesses should engage in innovative workforce development, which gives youth part-time jobs as well as comprehensive support.
- Minorities make up 23 percent of the population aged 10-17, but 52 percent of the incarcerated in this age group.
- Media contribute to the misunderstanding of minority youth, which leads to harmful policies.
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- Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Health Policy Institute