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Even before the pandemic that began in 2020, young people were being ignored and overlooked in public policymaking. Now, nearly three years later, CLASP and A New Deal for Youth show that the work is still not done.
CLASP analyzed updated data related to Economic Justice, Healing and Wellbeing, and Safe Communities for youth and young adults. The first set of data focusing on economic justice shows how federal investments did a better job of reaching young adults than prior years, but the “economic recovery” has maintained or exacerbated economic injustice for young people.
The second set of data focusing on healing and wellbeing shows some progress for young people on health insurance coverage, but continued evidence demonstrates how a youth mental health crisis is raging unabated.
This third set of data focusing on safe communities shows that criminalization and violence—rather than safety—continue to define young people’s experiences in their communities.
Young people’s votes changed the outcome of the 2022 election. It’s time to ensure that our systems and policies return the favor and meaningfully change outcomes for young people.
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