Are The Kids Alright? How Chicago’s Youth Are Doing In 2025

17/04/2025 18 min
Are The Kids Alright? How Chicago’s Youth Are Doing In 2025

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Episode Synopsis

Mental health struggles, community violence, and chronic absenteeism are the biggest challenges facing young people in Chicago today, according to a new report from the nonprofit A Better Chicago. But the youth remain hopeful for their future. Reset hears from Beth Swanson, CEO of A Better Chicago, and artist Diana Gomez to learn how we can best support Chicago youth.

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