The Jed Foundation (JED) published a newly published statement offering examples of system-strengthening work in practice, including investing in afterschool programs, prioritizing curriculum on digital literacy, and equipping trusted adults with crisis response tools.
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“In our newly published statement, JED offers examples of what system–strengthening work looks like in practice – from investing in afterschool programs to prioritizing curriculum on digital literacy to equipping trusted adults with the tools to respond to a crisis”
— John MacPhee|The Jed Foundation (JED) team
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The Jed Foundation (JED)
A nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nations teens and young adults.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Location
- New York, US
- Company size
- 194 employees
What We Do: The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. How We Do It: Our evidence-based, comprehensive public health approach equips teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other, strengthens schools’ mental health and suicide prevention policies, programs and systems, and mobilizes community awareness, understanding, and action. Vision: JED is building a future where every high school, college, and community has a comprehensive, fair, and just system that protects emotional health and prevents suicide among teens and young adults.
Founded 2000