Californias Crisis: A Growing Number of Young Men Disconnected from Work and SchoolGovernor Gavin Newsom has declared a crisis among Californias young men, with nearly five hundred thousand aged sixteen to twenty-four neither working nor in school. This issue, exacerbated by rising automation and declining male-dominated jobs, is further complicated by social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The governors executive order addresses this crisis, focusing on suicide prevention and disconnection, particularly among Black and Native American men. State agencies are implementing solutions, including a federally funded project featuring billboards with the suicide and crisis number, and a five-million-dollar grant program for mentorship opportunities. However, a multi-faceted approach is necessary to address underlying issues like trauma, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges.
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