A Federal Agenda for Opportunity YouthA Federal Agenda for Opportunity Youth
The American Health Podcast
On February 17, the American Public Health Association and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative released a federal policy agenda to address the needs of the more than 4 million young people ages 16 to 24 who are not enrolled in school or in the...
19:29•18 Feb 2022
Creating Opportunities for Disconnected Youth: Insights from Policy Experts
“Youth disconnection is a major public health and social justice issue in this country, and it's one that in many ways is kind of invisible and hasn't been sufficiently recognized at a national level, and it has profound negative impacts both for young people themselves and then for society.”
Picture this: over 4 million young Americans, aged 16 to 24, are neither in school nor working. This isn't just a statistic—it's a crisis. In this episode of 'The American Health Podcast', Andrea McDaniels chats with Professor Tamar Mendelson and C. Pluff about a new federal policy agenda aimed at these 'opportunity youth'.
Mendelson, who heads the Center for Adolescent Health at Johns Hopkins, and Pluff, a program manager at the American Public Health Association, break down the pressing issues and potential solutions. They dive into early childhood education, support during transitions, and the importance of data-driven decisions. You'll also hear about the Clean Slate Policy, which offers a fresh start for those with criminal records, and why teaching about contraception and healthy sexuality is crucial.
If you're passionate about public health or social justice, this episode offers a deep dive into how we can create a brighter future for these young people.
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