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What to Know About Food Insecurity and Its Impact on Youth

Written By: Victoria Davis, Juvenile Mental Health Fellow In the wake of COVID-19, food insecurity has become a hot topic nationwide, as we see the ever-increasing rise of ...

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Empowering Education: Parents’ Rights Regarding Restraint Data in Schools

Written By: Owen DeFao, Student Policy Associate In the complex landscape of the Texas education system, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students is paramoun...

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April Featured Committee Member: Farihah Hossain

Meet Farihah Hossain, a staff attorney at RAICES Texas dedicated to changing lives through her work on the Child Welfare Public Policy Committee. As a child of immigrants and ...

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March Featured Committee Member: Saami Baig

Raha Jafari, our Outreach and Program Manager, sat down with Saami Baig of our of the Child Welfare Public Policy Committee. Meet Saami Baig: A Young Visionary Bridging Fai...

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December Featured Committee Member: Sana Hanif

Raha Jafari, our Outreach and Program Manager, sat down with Sana Hanif the Chair of our Young Professionals Forum. What inspired your decision to become part of Minaret Fo...

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November Featured Committee Member: Sohail Arshad

Raha Jafari, our Outreach and Program Manager, sat down with Sohail Arshad from our Child Welfare Public Policy (CWPP) Committee. A quick bio from Sohail: “I am...

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Trauma and Youth In the Juvenile Justice System

Written By: Rhea Nayak, Juvenile Mental Health Fellow Psychiatric disorders and mental illness are disproportionately high in minors involved in the juvenile justice system...

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Juvenile Mental Health Courts: A More Holistic Strategy 

Written By: Rhea Nayak, Juvenile Mental Health Fellow Approximately 50 to 75% of the 2 million youth involved in the juvenile justice system meet the criteria for one or mo...

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Food Stamps To SNAP Benefits– Why This Federal Food Program Is Here To Stay

Written By: Shanzeh Mirza, Student Policy Associate Food insecurity is a global issue no matter where we look, and with increasing prices everywhere– in gas, housing, educa...

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Unmasking the Silent Crisis: The Urgent Need for Transparency in School Restraint Practices

Written By: Gianni Jackson, Student Policy Associate While not commonly spoken of, restraint is a far-reaching issue that affects hundreds of thousands of students national...