Crisis in the USVI: Soaring Youth Violence, Educational Decline, and an Aging Population, According to Report

Staggering 95% of 7th graders not proficient in math, 22.7% rise in youth crimes, 50% decline in child population, and a median age of 45.9 years signify alarming trends

The St. Croix Foundation for Community Development recently unveiled the 2023 KIDS COUNT USVI Data Book, titled “A CALL TO ACTION: Sounding the Alarm on Child Well-being in the U.S. Virgin Islands.” This pivotal report, presented during a virtual community stakeholder event on December 19, 2023, sheds light on crucial aspects of youth welfare across the U.S. Virgin Islands.