Search Results: keywords:"marginalized youth"

  • H. R. 9875 — To establish an independent Children’s Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,122

    H.R. 9875, also known as the "Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024," seeks to create an independent Children’s Commission and establish the position of a Children’s Commissioner. The Commission is tasked with advocating for the well-being of children and marginalized youth, advising...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024" is like setting up a special team to make sure children are safe and happy, and it gives them $5 million each year to do their work, even though there are some questions about how exactly they'll use the money.

  • S. RES. 871 — Expressing support for the designation of October 2024 as National Youth Justice Action Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:236

    The resolution S. RES. 871 supports declaring October 2024 as "National Youth Justice Action Month." It highlights the importance of using the juvenile court system to rehabilitate young people as it is better suited than adult courts, which are more punitive. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    In October 2024, there's a special month called "National Youth Justice Action Month" to help kids who go to court so they don't get treated like grown-ups. This month is about understanding that kids are different, and it's important to help them learn from their mistakes in a safe way.