Youth & Families Program Unit

Rural youths who drink heavily are more likely to carry a handgun

In the rural U.S., young people who drink heavily are more likely to carry a handgun, according to a recent study by researchers at WSU and other universities.

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WSU human development scientist elected as Society for Prevention Research president

As the newest Society for Prevention Research president, WSU human development scientist Brittany Cooper hopes to make an even more extensive impact on community wellbeing.

Community prevention systems can reduce gun violence among youth in rural areas

Firearm injury is the primary cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents. WSU, the University of Washington, and Arizona State University have partnered to examine how early prevention systems in communities can change that sobering statistic.

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WSU Extension awarded grant to promote digital inclusion in rural Grays Harbor County

A new grant will help WSU’s Grays Harbor County Extension advance its mission of bringing digital resources directly to Native nations and rural communities.

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WSU Extension part of grant to boost mental health resources in rural, underserved areas

WSU Extension is part of a new program created to increase access to mental health treatment and recovery for students in rural and underserved school districts.

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