The Orleans Parish School System reported that 60% (YES, SIXTY PERCENT) of their students have PTSD and are 4.5 times more likely than their peers nationwide to show signs of serious emotional disturbance. ⁠ ⁠ It is essential for the juvenile legal system to be informed by science & research to ensure young people are adjudicated fairly and given opportunities to learn and recover from their youthful mistakes.⁠ ⁠ Children in #NOLA don't need more policing or more punishment. They need investments into their mental health, education, and families. #YJAM2023 ⁠#YouthJusticeActionMonth