Marion County Commission on Youth

A central Indiana youth advocacy group wants the state to invest in more affordable housing for Hoosier families. The Marion County Commission on Youth said lack of housing and other basic needs can cause a negative domino effect for children.

The rate of mental illness among youth is increasing. One city organization works to spread awareness about the importance of mental health through the Emotional and Mental Understanding Campaign.

Indiana requires new teachers to receive suicide prevention training, but a new bill would expand that requirement to all school employees who have ongoing contact with students.

Lawmakers and youth advocates say they're looking for legislation next session to help address suicide prevention and human trafficking.