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"Economic stability and removing financial strain is critical to supporting young families, said Kisha Bird, director of youth policy at the Center for Law and Social Policy."
New data paints a portrait of the state of young people, both before and since the pandemic
New report, Reconnecting, Realizing and Reimagining Justice, written by Duy Pham, Kisha Bird and Shae Harris
Kisha Bird was quoted about how the coronavirus will have an impact on youth: “When the economy reopens, it will not necessarily be reopening for these young people.”
This brief shows how Trump's justice department has turned back progress for youth and young adults of color. It also provides an anti-incarceration framework to combat law-and-order policies.
In this op-ed, Kisha Bird discusses the detrimental impact of youth and adult incarceration, especially regarding the Trump administration's recent zero tolerance policies that separate children from their parents.
This report provides insights and next steps from our 2017 convening, which discussed the need for a multi-generational, multi-racial, youth-centered dialogue around policy change.
Kisha Bird appeared on the show to provide top-line findings of a new policy paper on the state of American youth of color in the areas of employment and education.
This brief examines how family and community issues affect boys and young men of color and was prepared for the "Investing in Boys and Young Men of Color: The Promise and Opportunity," briefing.
Investing in young people of color is not a one-time infusion of funds, a single program strategy, or a time-limited initiative.