Youth Research for Advocacy YASI 7/25/24 by ICI

Mental health

2024-07-25 14:52:29 UTC

Youth are experiencing a lot of mental health issues, especially depression. The resources they are receiving are not professionals.

Mental Health

2024-07-25 14:56:55 UTC

The data is showing that teens often rely on their friends more than their parents for help. This could imply that although parents are the second choice, a parent may not understand their child's needs. This could also indicate possible negative help from parents, compared to peers who could understand better.

Education rights- Learning

2024-07-25 14:59:12 UTC

43% of students feel that staff discriminate based off of race/ethnicity. They are not reciving the care that they are meant to be given.

Food Justice

2024-07-25 15:00:13 UTC

It's telling us that 46% of youth worry about food affordability and only a slim 16% of youth have the luxury of not worrying. 31% of youth have reported going hungry sometimes and have cut/skipped meals due to money. 12% of youth have reported going hungry often. 11% of youth don't have access to affordable food.

Health Justice

2024-07-25 15:02:28 UTC

That overall that Black/ African American race has access to health insurance in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and in Manhattan.

Mental Health

2024-07-25 15:02:48 UTC

Youth often (accidentally) reach out to the school for help, where they end up telling their parents. Due to the negative reaction a a parent could have, a teen could instead reach out to social media for guidance. This could lead to a misuse of social media to post harmful content, or disturbing media.

The last resort is often a friend in fear of burdening them or scaring them away.

Health Justice

2024-07-25 15:04:16 UTC

Based on this data it can be assumed that women of color are pressured into c-sections more because the doctors know that the insurance company is going to pay for it

Health Justice

2024-07-25 15:04:53 UTC

The data displays that even though most people have access to health benefits, a considerable number of people still do not.

Mental Health

2024-07-25 15:04:57 UTC

Confidentiality from school counselors to ensure the safety and respect of youth.

Food Justice

2024-07-25 15:05:09 UTC

Many household don't have the access of affordable food and when you have a household with multiple kids, it's important that the younger kids get most amount food possible for them. In situations where families have multiple children, it becomes crucial to prioritize the youngest members, ensuring they receive the most food possible. This indicates scarcity of resources and highlights the need for targeted support to ensure all children in such households are adequately nourished.

Health Justice

2024-07-25 15:07:16 UTC

Women of color need to be more educated and aware of their birthing rights and plans and understand that they do not have to deviate from those plans unless in the case of an absolute emergency

Mental Health

2024-07-25 15:07:20 UTC

The data support our recommendation by demonstrating that youth learned to get help from school at 41%, showing that the first to learn about their mental health struggles is a learning institution. However, they often notify parents of suicide or depression, sometimes against the will of a student.

Education rights - Learning

2024-07-25 15:07:30 UTC

Based on this data, it is assumed that students feel like they dont get equal oppurtunities. They feel that their race/ethnicity is preventing them from getting equal treatment which can lead to them feeling uncomfortable in their classes.

Mental Health

2024-07-25 15:08:20 UTC

It will benefit the student and school relationship by avoiding placing a child at risk of a negative reaction from a parent, and seek unprofessional help from peers and social media.

Education rights

2024-07-25 15:10:12 UTC

The data supports us because it shows that in most schools it’s preferential that 43% have faces racism in this also stems too bullying which is our subtopic and is one of the key factors that racism is not only a social issue but also a systemic issue

Health Justice

2024-07-25 15:10:27 UTC

There is a possibility that it could decrease the maternal mortality rates for Black women if they are advocating for themselves and their birthing rights since the lack of diversity in the healthcare workforce leads to racial bias and cultural insensitivity which all have impacts on the maternal mortality rates

Health Justice

2024-07-25 15:10:50 UTC

The data supports our recommendation because a significant amount of women who do have health insurance are targeted to receive c-sections in order to bring more funding to the hospital. This recommendation brings awareness and educates women on their birth rights to fend off against doctors who are more culturally insensitive.

Education Rights - Learning

2024-07-25 15:11:10 UTC

The data shows that most students are not treated with proper respect from school staff members just because of their background. This can imply that teachers or school administrators may not be giving students proper accommodations because of their race. Some students may be treated less than in schools compared to their peers of a different race. This shows that there is an inequality in the school education experience.

Food Justice

2024-07-25 15:12:25 UTC

A single mother of three young children. Despite working two jobs, the mother struggles to afford nutritious food for her family. Often she has to make tough choices, prioritizing the younger children who need the most nourishment. One month, the woman found herself with an empty pantry and no money left for groceries. She then applies to WIC (program for low income pregnant/postpartum people) and boom shes good.

Education rights

2024-07-25 15:12:51 UTC

Teachers can be given workshops before employement about adressing racism. Teachers can also start to use other methods of addressing student conflict such as speaking openly about classroom conflict to encourage stronger communication.

Education rights

2024-07-25 15:13:48 UTC

This will help students feel more comfortable in schools and it will let them feel like their voice matters in the classroom. Open communication can also address conflicts that students are afraid to speak up about.