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title: National Research on the Impact of Lived Experience Across Systems
description: "#### National Research on the Impact of Lived Experience on Systems This report shows that involving people with lived experience in child welfare, health, education, and justice systems leads to more responsive services, stronger policies, and better outcomes for children…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/youth-family-engagement/national-research-on-the-impact-of-lived-experience-across-systems/"
updated: "2026-10-16"
category: Engagement of Lived Experience
tags:
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Mental health professionals
  - NC resource
  - School professionals
  - TA sites
---

# National Research on the Impact of Lived Experience Across Systems

#### National Research on the Impact of Lived Experience on Systems

This report shows that involving people with lived experience in child welfare, health, education, and justice systems leads to more responsive services, stronger policies, and better outcomes for children and families. It positions lived experience as essential to effective, equitable system reform—not an optional addition.

 

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