A peer-to-peer reporting model emerged from a simple realization: Students interviewing their peers can elicit more candid responses on sensitive subjects like teen vaping.
Children & Families
Young kids are struggling in school as the long shadow of the pandemic continues to disrupt classrooms. In this webinar, we’ll take a fresh look at the pandemic’s mental health and developmental ripple effects among young children.
Very few rural localities have accessed funds for programs that serve pregnant and parenting women.
The process is complex, and there’s a lot to learn about accessing funds effectively and then reporting back to the state authority that funding was used appropriately.
Some families with private insurance have been left behind by the major health care reforms of the last few years, putting them at risk of high medical bills after having babies.
The OBSERVER sat down with two local advocates who have worked to reduce gun violence in Sacramento and around the country for years. They discuss who tends to be the victims of gun violence, why guns are now more available to young people, and what can be done about it.
Teens cite peer pressure as a major reason for vaping. But honest dialogue, empathy, and an offer of resources can help prevent and reduce vaping.
“I don’t feel like there is enough coverage of just how big and pervasive the child welfare system is,” said Hager.
In North Carolina, children with severe psychiatric needs often suffer in facilities unsuited to help them. A reporter shares how he learned new data strategies for shedding light on the problem.