Law enforcement in the United States arrests 1.3 million youth and children every year. In Montana alone, over 4,000 youth were arrested in 2014. These high numbers make it crucial to learn how involvement with the justice system influences the development and health...
Over the past couple years the number of Montana children in foster care has risen from over 2,500 to now nearly 4,000. The concern of having enough foster families to care for the number of children who are looking for homes has been documented in the media,...
Youth suicide is very big issue in the United States and Montana. Suicide is an epidemic that affects us all, directly and indirectly. Although the statistics are staggering, the good news is that Montana is making strides forward. Our rate of youth death by suicide...
This story is a part of the Keeping Kids Safe series. It originally appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on February 1, 2017. The article is written by Gail Schontzler, Staff Writer. The photos are by Rachel Leathe, Staff Photographer. LIVINGSTON — Snow was falling...
One of the unique aspects of being part of the Youth Dynamics team is the time that CEO, Peter Degel, puts into making sure that every member of the team knows about the successes and future plans of the agency. Aside from getting to know employees in person, he...
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