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THE BRITE BLOG

We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

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An illustration of two black and white hands that are handcuffed and are breaking free of their chains. The text reads, "Juvenile freedom."

An illustration of two black and white hands that are handcuffed and are breaking free of their chains. The text reads, "Juvenile freedom."

Juvenile Incarceration: The Effects on Family and Community

A college student discusses the negative effects of juvenile incarceration on families and communities, and how we can prevent juvenile incarceration and better support our youth.

Feb 93 min read

A man with salt and pepper hair holds a mostly empty bottle of hard alcohol to his forehead. He appears solemn and distraught.

A man with salt and pepper hair holds a mostly empty bottle of hard alcohol to his forehead. He appears solemn and distraught.

Living With An Alcoholic Father

A college student discusses how her dad's alcoholism has affected her family and her decision not to drink.

Jul 10, 20236 min read

Image shows a Black family walking outdoors. The parents are both carrying a child on their backs, and everyone is smiling and laughing.

Image shows a Black family walking outdoors. The parents are both carrying a child on their backs, and everyone is smiling and laughing.

Communication

A college student discusses the importance of communication between parents/caregivers and their children, especially around difficult issues.

Feb 23, 20233 min read

A man is sitting in a dark room, holding a bottle of dark brown liquor in one hand and has his other hand on his head as if he is in deep despair.

A man is sitting in a dark room, holding a bottle of dark brown liquor in one hand and has his other hand on his head as if he is in deep despair.

Alcohol Use Disorder in the Family

A college student discusses the effects of alcohol use disorder on the family.

Mar 17, 20228 min read

A young person is sitting with a blanket pulled up to her eyes as if she is scared and hiding. There is a large, ominous shadow of an alcohol bottle on the left side of the photo.

A young person is sitting with a blanket pulled up to her eyes as if she is scared and hiding. There is a large, ominous shadow of an alcohol bottle on the left side of the photo.

Alcohol Use Disorder in Pictures

A college student represents her experience growing up with a parent with alcohol use disorder in photographs.

Mar 10, 20222 min read

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