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How child abuse impacts adulthood

How child abuse impacts adulthood

Multiple studies have shown negative outcomes for adults who experienced abuse as a child, such as an increased risk of facing violence, abuse or neglect in the home and/or community as an adult.

Getting creative with therapeutic interventions

Getting creative with therapeutic interventions

Creativity is important. Simply engaging in creative activities can boost your mental health and a new survey from APA finds about 46% of Americans use creative activities to relieve stress or anxiety, such as playing the piano, crocheting a blanket, dancing with friends or solving crossword puzzles.

Staff Spotlight: Lacy Moon | Oregon

Staff Spotlight: Lacy Moon | Oregon

Working in just about every area of community-based services and playing many roles in its growth across states has given Lacy Moon the opportunity for professional growth during their five years at Youth Villages.

Talking about a tough topic

Talking about a tough topic

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Since COVID-19 became part of our lives four years ago, most agencies saw a decrease in child abuse reporting due to virtual schools and fewer activities outside of the home.

Breaking Generational Cycles Through Education and Mentorship

Breaking Generational Cycles Through Education and Mentorship

“I’m the first in my family to graduate high school and go to college, which is not something I always thought was possible. Loyal is the best word to describe my LifeSet specialist. It’s incredible how everyone seems to truly want to see us successful in life,” LifeSet participant, Jahlin, shares their story.

Finding purpose and giving back with volunteer Lelani Foster

Finding purpose and giving back with volunteer Lelani Foster

Lelani Foster is one of Youth Villages’ most seasoned Job Prep volunteer career coaches. Her journey with us started 14 years ago when she joined the very first Job Prep workshop in Woburn, MA as a volunteer career coach.

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