Trigger Warning: This essay contains content that depicts a scenario of gang-related violence and the ripple effects of experiencing a hate crime. This is a personal share, and one that has impacted and also inspired me to dig further into the root causes of violence, poverty, and the impacts racism and mental illness have on our youth. Recently, my son was held at gunpoint and robbed in front of a hotel in downtown Seattle, Washington. He was pistol-whipped five times over the head while two...

Homelessness continues to rise globally, and with that, there is an increase in children and youth who are experiencing rough sleep and...

Societal norms are perceived rules and actions deemed appropriate or acceptable within a community or group.  Societal or social norms...