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Trauma-informed juvenile justice systems
Support a trauma-informed juvenile justice system to recognize and respond to trauma’s impact on youth through staff training and broad adoption of trauma-informed practices and policies
Trauma-informed schools
Adopt a multi-tiered approach within schools to address the needs of trauma-exposed youth, including school-wide changes, screenings, and individual intensive support
Treatment Foster Care
Place youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges in foster families that provide a structured, nurturing, therapeutic environment; also called Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
Treatment Foster Care Oregon
Place severely and chronically delinquent youth in foster families that are trained in structured behavior management and connected to TFCO program staff; formerly called Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care
Unemployment insurance (UI)
Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits
Unhealthy snack taxes
Increase the price of snack products high in sugar and fat by adding an excise or sales tax
Universal basic income
Provide all individuals with regular cash transfers, without conditions, over their lifetimes
Universal distracted driving laws
Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving
Universal firearm background checks
Require both licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed (i.e., private) firearm sellers to conduct background checks of potential firearm purchasers; also known as comprehensive background checks
Universal motorcycle helmet laws
Require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a helmet; laws are established statewide and may also include mopeds and scooters