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The Policy Advocacy Institute increases the quality of life through informing and promoting nonpartisan, evidenced-based changes to relevant policies and practices that are connected to eliminating identified disparities and improving well-being.
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South Carolina’s new eviction record removal law may reduce long-term housing barriers for renters by requiring certain older eviction filings and records to be removed from public court indexes and publicly accessible files after seven years.
Youth Mental & Behavioral Health in Spartanburg County
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This Executive Summary streamlines recommendations from the larger Youth Mental & Behavioral Health policy brief.
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This Policy Brief distills findings from Strategic Spartanburg’s State of Youth Mental and Behavioral Health in Spartanburg County report and integrates them with national frameworks and best practices. The goal is to offer evidence-informed, actionable policy recommendations that can reduce risk, enhance protective factors, and ensure youth across Spartanburg have the opportunity to thrive.
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The white paper draws on comprehensive literature on mental health among young people, the paper analyzes local data and identifies statistically significant risk and protective factors. This white paper aims to provide community leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with evidence-based insights into youth mental health challenges, along with recommendations for interventions and strategies to improve mental health outcomes.
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The City of Spartanburg faces significant challenges in addressing poverty and housing affordability. The severity of these issues, as highlighted in recent data, emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive policy solutions.