Creative Reallocation: Alternatives to Police Presence in Schools to Promote Youth Mental Health
The best way to fight incarceration and recidivism is to keep people — especially students — out of carceral systems to begin with. We should not be unnecessarily policing schools and creating environments that are preparing kids for incarceration.
A Better Path: Juvenile Justice Mental Health Courts
According to the Department of Justice, a healthy juvenile justice system “…enhances public safety, ensures that youth are held appropriately accountable to both crime victims and communities, and empowers youth […]
Navigating FBO Service in Light of New Regulation for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care
The Biden administration has issued a new regulation for foster care that is intended to ensure safe and appropriate care for LGBTQI+ children. States are supposed to comply with it by October 1, 2026.
New HHS Grants Regulation: Redefining Sex Discrimination and Protections for Faith-Based Organizations
A greatly modified regulation that applies to all Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants is now in effect. The regulation bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in the 13 HHS funding programs that include a prohibition on sex discrimination.
Is There Room for Faith in State-Funded Preschools? A Current Conflict in Light of The Magnificat and Mary’s “Yes”
In contemporary contexts, Mary’s example and the Magnificat inspire believers to advocate for religious freedom not only as a personal right but as a communal and institutional good that benefits all of society.