The Youth Safety Committee identifies and addresses current and emerging issues impacting America's youth's safety and well-being. Through policy recommendations and targeted programming, the committee plays a key role in advancing youth safety and wellness at NAAG conferences and trainings.
The committee's focus areas include:
- Mental Health & Technology: Impacts of Technology, Social Media, and AI: Understanding and mitigating the effects of digital platforms and artificial intelligence on young people's mental health.
- Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds: Promoting physical and mental health through various educational initiatives.
- Financial Literacy and Wellness: Educating youth on essential financial knowledge and skills, and wellness to prepare them to build a secure and independent future.
The Youth Safety Committee aims to create a safer and healthier environment for the next generation. The committee's work assists in shaping policies and programs that support the overall well-being of young people nationwide.