Justice Library

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Please note that the resources within the Justice Library are not endorsed by NAMI and that the resources listed are not inclusive of all of the resources available on the topic.


 

Mental Health and Foster Care
Publication Date: Nov 01 2019
National Council of State Legislators
Up to 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, compared to approximately 18-22 percent of the general population
Beyond Suspensions: Examining School Discipline Policies and Connections to the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Students of Color with Disabilities
Publication Date: Jul 01 2019
The United States Commission on Civil Rights
For this report, the Commission investigated school discipline practices and policies impacting students of color with disabilities and the possible connections to the school-to-prison pipeline, examined rates of exclusionary discipline, researched whether and under what circumstances school discipline policies unfairly and/or unlawfully target students of color with disabilities, and analyzed the federal government’s responses and actions on the topic
Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in US Military Families
Publication Date: Jan 01 2019
American Academy of Pediatrics
Children in US military families share common experiences and unique challenges, including parental deployment and frequent relocation. Although some of the stressors of military life have been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders and increased health care use among family members, there are various factors and interventions that have been found to promote resilience.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary and Trends Report 2009-2019
Publication Date: Jan 01 2019
CDC
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2009–2019 provides the most recent surveillance data on health behaviors and experiences among high school students in the US related to four priority areas associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, and unintended teen pregnancy: Sexual Behavior, High-Risk Substance Use, Experiencing Violence, and Mental Health and Suicide. 
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