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The Rise of Fentanyl
Michelle Leopold first contacted Youth Transforming Justice (YTJ) as a concerned mother back in 2016 after she heard YTJ Executive...
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Lasting Impact of Childhood Experiences
One of the foundational strategies used by Youth Transforming Justice (YTJ) to serve our youth clients is a focus on trauma-informed...
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Is It Recreation or Self Medication?
Addiction and substance abuse have been some of the most widespread and stigmatizing issues for decades. There is a preconceived notion...
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Vaping 101
Are e-cigarettes healthier than regular cigarettes? This is a common assumption about e-cigarettes, and that is how many brands like JUUL...
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Alcohol 101
What is happening to my brain while I am drunk? Serotonin and dopamine, commonly known as the “feel-good drugs,” are released in response...
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What's Up with Criminal Justice Reform: March
Maryland Decriminalizing Marijuana In February, the state of Maryland made a huge step in the progress of preventing further harm...
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YTJ Toolkit: Community Building Circles
Community Building Circles offer a safe space for teachers and students to freely express themselves and share struggles and successes...
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March Monthly Recomendations
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander The New Jim Crow is a nonfiction writing by Alexander, explaining the evolution of our Jim Crow...
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