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The Problem With Qualified Residential Treatment Programs in Illinois and the Solution to Repair It

by Ashley DeckertNovember 16, 2022 Illinois is no stranger to the youth mental health crisis and its impact on the state and more specifically…

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Know What to Expect in This Year’s Election

Each election season, a friend of ICOY’s prepares a guide to help you know what to anticipate during the election. Here is this year’s…

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ICOY Welcomes Our New Board Chair

Viviane Ngwa is an Illinois licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience in the human service field in both non-profit…

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Health and Human Services Workforce Symposium

Join Illinois Collaboration On Youth (ICOY) and Illinois Partners for Human Services for the first Health and Human Services Workforce Symposium. This hybrid event will support the health…

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Shifting the Narrative on Abuse and Neglect

Recently, the ICOY Policy Team hosted a panel discussion, “Shifting the Narrative on Abuse and Neglect.” It focused on prevention, policy solutions, and the…

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Coming Around Full Circle

I grew up on the south side of Chicago. My mother always emphasized the importance of staying engaged in youth organizations. She felt as…

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National Mental Health & Trauma Awareness Month

May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month and National Trauma Awareness Month. This month I reflect on my previous and current work with trauma…

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Honoring the Invisibilities of Women’s History Month  

Content warning: violence against women, physical forms of violence, sexual violence, rape, domestic violence, colonial violence, trauma, bystander    Woman’s History Month was something that…

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International Women’s Day

A few years ago, I worked as an Event Specialist for corporate grocery retail. My job included leading cooking demonstrations and creating department and…

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Support Black Community as an Ally 

Disclaimer: this post is a reflection of a staff member. I do not claim to be an expert on anything, with the exception of…

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