Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
jue 07 de oct
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Seeking Justice Town Hall #3: The Intersection of Race, Adolescence, & Justice
Join MICAH and Georgetown Law professor Dr. Kristen Henning for a powerful town hall focusing on race, adolescence, and trauma & how the effects of trauma should inform policy questions including public safety.
