Emily Backes
@epbackes
Probably tweeting about science-based policy. Always repping DC, my Cubbies, and Mizzou.
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In 2020, we recommended that correctional facilities decarcerate to protect public health and public safety during the pandemic. @businessinsider looks at the efforts of individuals to decarcerate in light of #COVID19: ow.ly/kDtC50DhE3O
Honored to have our work featured in @ChanZuckerberg’s 2020 annual letter celebrating major milestones and the lessons they’re learning along the way chanzuckerberg.com/about/annual-l…
“The nation’s continued failure to bring the virus to heel among this vulnerable population is both a public health catastrophe and a moral one.”
Roughly 2 million people confined in the nation’s prisons and jails are fighting to stay alive inside a system being ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic nyti.ms/36Sn6B8
Pandemic inspires new push to shrink jails and prisons sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/p…
During adolescence, young people learn how to make decisions and take responsibility for themselves. While adults must respect adolescents’ emerging independence, they must also provide support to make growth possible. nap.edu/adolescence #PromiseofYouth
We're really excited about this twitter chat w/@theNASEM on new report The Promise of Adolescence, highlighting new findings in adolescent development. We'll be delving into the policy implications for both the juvenile justice/child welfare space. Join us Sept 20th at 1pm EST.
Changes in brain structure during adolescence present young people with opportunities for positive, life-shaping development. But for too many youth, the promise of adolescence is not being realized. www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsi…
Over time, research has changed our understanding of how adolescents develop, grow and learn. There is unprecedented opportunity to redesign the systems (education, health, justice, and child welfare) that adolescents frequently encounter. ow.ly/PKpj50vjEvF #PromiseofYouth
Supportive relationships with adults (like teachers, parents, and mentors) are critical for fostering positive outcomes for adolescents. These supportive relationships are as important for adolescents as they are for young children. ow.ly/PKpj50vjEvF #PromiseofYouth
Our society has a collective responsibility to build systems and enact policies that help young people thrive. By embracing this responsibility, we can ensure that all young people can impact the world for the better. ow.ly/PKpj50vjEvF #PromiseofYouth
"Aggressive social action is needed to give every adolescent the opportunity to flourish."- Dr. Richard Bonnie of @UVALaw #PromiseofYouth
Changes in brain structure during adolescence present young people with opportunities for positive, life-shaping development. But for too many youth, the promise of adolescence is not being realized. #PromiseofYouth eventbrite.com/e/the-promise-…
Thank you Cardinal Shehan School Choir @PeaceCSS for making our day at the #BCYF25 Anniversary Celebration complete! Your songs were inspirational and hit just the right notes!
Ralph Smith Campaign for Grade Level Reading @Readingby3rd giving keynote talk on Half in Ten: Forging a Path Forward and examining what is known about successful outcomes for youth in high-risk environments. #BCYF25
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