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Strengthening Community Partnerships and Justice Systems

Written By: Victoria Davis, Juvenile Mental Health Fellow Community partnerships with justice systems are essential to reducing recidivism and preventing any unnecessary cr...

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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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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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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...

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Restraint and Seclusion: Why the Federal Government Should Intervene Despite Having a Limited Role in Education Policy

Written By: Owen DeFao, Student Policy Associate Traditionally, the federal government has a limited role in education, as state laws typically govern the rights of student...

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Press Release: Religious Excuse Letters, HB1212

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/07/2023 Shariq Abdul Ghani Minaret Foundation (713) 443-3504 shariq@minaretfoundation.com GOVERNOR ABBOTT SIGNS HOUSE BILL 1212 FURTHERING RELIGIOUS ...