“No Home Is Free from Risk”: One in Two Teens Is Exposed to Violence.
ELEM’s annual report, to be presented to the President of Israel, highlights a growing crisis among youth.
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“The violence is becoming more extreme, and teenagers are documenting violent incidents, which makes it seem even ‘cooler’ in their eyes.”
Tali Erez, CEO of ELEM, on high school students’ loss of trust in the system and the need to see them and support them.
Sharp rise in anxiety and depression among teens as they grapple with the effects of the war
A response to Tom Levinson’s article, “The War Has Created a Tsunami of Mental Health Casualties in Israel” (Haaretz, June 22).
“If we don’t support those who support others, there won’t be anyone left to be there when it matters.”
They listen, accompany, and hold for others what is too difficult to bear. But as the war drags on, there is a growing need to protect the field workers who are on the social frontlines of the crisis.
Meet Liora Attias-Hadar, CEO of American Friends of ELEM
Liora Attias-Hadar is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of American Friends of ELEM, the U.S.-based partner organization supporting ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel.