Families, Children & Youth
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Girls’ Delinquency
NCJRS
This 4-page US fact sheet examines the upward trend in girls' delinquency
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-17
The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project: Supporting Mental Health Treatment in Primary Care
Commonwealth Fund
This 20-page US study looks into the development and implementation of a programme that provides timely telephonic psychiatric and clinical guidance to primary care providers treating children with mental health problems
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-12
The Political Economy of Intergenerational Income Mobility
IZA
This 46-page discussion paper seeks to identify the structural parameters that govern the intergenerational elasticity of income
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-03-10
Longer-Term Impacts of Mentoring, Educational Services, and Incentives to Learn: Evidence from a Randomized Trial
IZA
This 57-page discussion paper analyzes the short- and long-term educational and employment impacts of an after-school program, the Quantum Opportunity Program, that offered disadvantaged high-school youth: mentoring, educational services, and financial rewards with the objective to improve high-school graduation and post-secondary schooling enrollment
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-04
What Happened When Kindergarten Went Universal?
Hoover Institution
This US study estimates the impact of earlier state interventions to introduce kindergarten into public schools
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-03
Gender and Racial Biases: Evidence from Child Adoption
CESifo
This 51-page US working paper uses a new data set on domestic child adoption to document the preferences of potential adoptive parents over born and unborn babies relinquished for adoption by their birth mothers
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-20
Minimum Wages and Employment: Reconsidering the Use of a Time-Series Approach as an Evaluation Tool
IZA
This 37-page discussion paper uses an approach based on aggregate time-series data that allows us to determine if minimum wage changes have significant effects on employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-19
Asset Poverty and Debt Among Families with Children
NCCP
This 12-page US report examines the significance of asset ownership among low-income families
Poverty & Hunger
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-19
Child Protection Australia 2008-09
AIHW
This 128-page report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-05
Child Care and Early Education in Australia
FaHCSIA
This 222-page report tracked almost 10,000 children and their families over two years from 2004, to find out detailed information about their lives and experiences
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04
Youth Unemployment: Déjà Vu?
IZA
This 58-page paper reviews current issues in youth labour markets in developed countries
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Sex and Relationships Education in Other Countries
NFER
This 43-page UK presentation demonstrates the variety of approaches that different countries have adopted to teach sex and relationships education (SRE), and whether learning the facts of life at school should be compulsory
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Estimating the Technology of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skill Formation
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper formulates and estimates multistage production functions for children's cognitive and noncognitive skills
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-01
Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms
AIFS
This 405-page report provides an evaluation of the 2006 changes to the Australian family law system
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-28
Intentions and Results: A Look Back at the Adoption and Safe Families Act
Urban Institute
A series of papers (138-pages) examining the effects of the US Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its implementation
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-25
Work Choices of Married Women: Drivers of Change
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 71-page Australian study estimates the influences affecting married women’s participation in the labour force and how this varies with changes in their lives
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Does Part-time Employment Help or Hinder Lone Mothers' Movements into Full-time Employment?
Melbourne Institute
This 42-page working paper investigates the growth in lone parent families in Australia and reports on policies that can enable lone parents to participate in employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Head Start Impact Study Final Report: Executive Summary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This 35-page executive summary of a US report into the Head Start programme finds that most gains in cognitive development fade out by first grade
Families, Children & Youth
, Education Posted: 2010-01-20
Evaluation of Youth One Stop Shops
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 206-page New Zealand evaluation examined the current place of youth one stop shops (YOSS) in the continuum of health service provision, and provided an overview of how they provide health services for New Zealand youth
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-07
Healthy Transitions to Adulthood: Moving to Integrated Mental Health Care
PRI
A 51-page Canadian report on youth mental health and healthy
transitions to adulthood
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-07
Parental Intellectual Disability and Child Protection: Key Issues
AIFS
In this 20-page Australian paper, parental intellectual disability and the common risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect are examined to understand if and why parents with intellectual disability are at heightened risk of abusing or neglecting their children
Families, Children & Youth
, Disability Posted: 2009-12-16
A Snapshot of Early Childhood Development in Australia
DEWR
This 40-page Australian report provides a national picture of children’s health and development
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2009-12-15
Raising the Game: Mainstreaming Children's Rights
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that children’s rights should be mainstreamed into broader development policy debates
Families, Children & Youth
, International Development Posted: 2009-12-10
You Can’t Be Happier than Your Wife: Happiness Gaps and Divorce
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper examines whether the gap in subjective happiness between spouses matters per se, i.e. whether it predicts divorce
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-12-10
Supporting the Supporters: Families of Drug Misusers
UK Drug Policy Commission
This 8-page UK study reveals the ‘hidden burden’ of families caring for relatives with drug problems
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-12-03
Family Engagement: A Shared Responsibility
Harvard Family Research Project
A US research report discussing how families, schools, and communities can create a shared responsibility for children’s learning and academic success
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-11-30
Children's Mental Health
NHPF
The 6-page report of a US forum held to consider the prevalence, illness burden, and efforts at prevention and early intervention of mental illness in children
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-11-29
The Parenting Hearings Programme Pilot: Evaluation Report
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
A 115-page New Zealand report evaluating The Parenting Hearings Programme (PHP) pilot, which is intended to provide an early response to urgent applications and to cases not resolved through counselling or mediation
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-11-29
The Unknown Immigration: Incentives and Family Composition in Intercountry Adoptions to the United States
IZA
This 39-page discussion paper studies the dynamics of US adoptions of children born abroad
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-11-18
Longitudinal analysis of the Offending, Crime and Justice Survey 2003–06
Home Office - UK
This 45-page report presents longitudinal analysis of self reported data on offending, drug use and anti-social behaviour amongst young people in the UK
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-11-13
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Early Childhood Intervention: Evidence from a Randomised Evaluation of a Parenting Programme
IZA
This discussion paper evaluates of an early childhood intervention programme aimed at improving the skills and parenting strategies of parents, particularly those who find their child's behaviour difficult or challenging
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-12
The State of Australia's Young People: A report on the Social, Economic, Health and Family Lives of Young People
Office for Youth - Australia
This 139-page report presents a comprehensive picture of how young Australians are faring. The report’s findings were based on national data sources, existing literature, stakeholder interviews and focus groups with young people
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-11-06
Juvenile Justice in Australia 2007-08
AIHW
This 154-page Australian report contains information on the characteristics of young people under community-based supervision and in detention as well the type and length of their supervision
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-11-04
Children's Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey
NCJRS
A 12-page US survey examining children\'s exposure to violence in the home, school, and community
Families, Children & Youth
, Education Posted: 2009-11-01
The Impact of Child-Care Centers on Early Childhood Development
IDB
This 22-page paper presents a systematic and complete agenda to assess the impact of attending a child-care center on early childhood development (ECD) in the context of a
developing country
Families, Children & Youth
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-10-30
Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile
Statistics Canada
This 64-page annual report provides the most current data on the nature and extent of family violence in Canada, as well as trends over time. This year, the focus of the report is a profile of shelters that provide
residential services to women and children fleeing abusive situations
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-10-22
How Parental HIV Affects Children
Rand Corporation
This 7-page US research brief examines the unique challenges faced by children of HIV-infected parents and indicates how some of the negative effects of parental HIV on children could be ameliorated
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-19
Online Counselling, Therapy and Dispute Resolution
AFRC
This 15-page Australian briefing outlines a range of benefits and challenges related to online therapy
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-10-19
Start with a Girl: A New Agenda for Global Health
CGD
This US report sheds light on girls' health worldwide and its impact on the wellbeing and productivity of girls, their families, and their nation
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-18
Kindergarten Enrollment and the Intergenerational Transmission of Education
IZA
An 11-page discussion paper studying whether intergenerational educational mobility is affected by the age at which children enrol in kindergarten
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-17
Evaluating Mentoring Programs
Public/Private Ventures
A 23-page US methodological brief designed to provide programme operators and researchers with practical advice about how to assess a mentoring programme's implementation and impact
Social Policy
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-15
Working Dads: Final Report on the Fathers at Work Initiative
Public/Private Ventures
This 65-page US report presents findings from an evaluation of Fathers at Work, a national demonstration designed to help low-income noncustodial fathers increase their employment and earnings, become more involved in their children's lives, and provide them with more consistent financial support
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-14
Adolescent Violence and Unintentional Injury in the United States
NCCP
This 4-page US fact sheet illustrates
that, combined with problems related to mental health, sexual and
reproductive health, substance use, and nutrition and obesity, violence
and unintentional injury form part of a complex web of potential challenges
to adolescents' health
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2009-10-14
Asthma in Australian Children:
AIHW
A 73-page report on the incidence, natural progression and outcomes associated with childhood asthma in Australia
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-13
Canadian Nine-year-olds at School
Statistics Canada
This 68-page report provides an overview of the school achievement of Canadian 9-year-old children
in 2006/2007. The paper focuses on similarities and differences between girls and boys; between children from
low-income and higher-income homes; between provinces; and, where relevant, between communities of different sizes. The report looks at the education environments of the children and at links between environment and achievement. It also examines the links between early school readiness indicators at age 5 and school achievement at age 9, when the children were in grade 3 and grade 4
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-28
Juveniles' Contact with the Criminal Justice System
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 135-page Australian report outlines data on juveniles' contact with the policing, courts and correctional systems to determine what is known and not known about juveniles' contact with the criminal justice system
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-27
Children of War: The Long-Run Effects of Large-Scale Physical Destruction and Warfare on Children
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper provides causal evidence on long-term consequences of large-scale physical destruction during WWII on the educational attainment, health status and labor market outcomes of German children
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-09-24
Telephone Counselling and Therapy in Family Relationship Services
AIFS
This 2-page Australian article is a brief summary of the use of telephone services in counselling and therapy, with an emphasis on family work
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-09-23
Parental Time with Children: Do Job Characteristics Make a Difference?
AIFS
This 30-page Australian research paper examines how characteristics of parental paid employment are associated with differences in parent-child time
Families, Children & Youth
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-09-22
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Preventing and Responding to the Abuse and Neglect of Infants
AIFS
The particular focus of this 28-page Australian issues paper is child abuse and neglect in infants aged 0-3 years
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-09-22
If You Want to Change Violence in the‘Hood, You Have to Change the ‘Hood
CCPA
A Canadian report on how to address violence and street crime in cities
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-16
Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act (US)
Federal Communications Commission
This 96-page US report assesses the current state of the marketplace with respect to: the existence and availability of advanced blocking technologies; methods of encouraging the development, deployment and use of such technologies that do not affect the packaging or pricing of programming; and the existence, availability and use of parental empowerment tools and initiatives already in the market
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-09-11
Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood: What Every Policymaker Should Know
NCCP
This 16-page US brief outlines the risks faced by young children with social, emotional, and behavioral problems, as well as barriers to eligibility, access to services, and service utilization. The authors
conclude by recommending policy improvements needed by young children and their families.
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-09-08
The APPLES Blossom: Abbott Preschool Program Longitudinal Effects Study (APPLES) Results Through 2nd Grade
National Institute for Early Education Research
The 26-page report on the impact of high-quality pre-school programmes in a US state
Families, Children & Youth
, Education Posted: 2009-08-10
The Effect of Relationship Breakdown on Income and Social Exclusion
AIFS
This 32-page Australian paper examines the financial circumstances of men and women following divorce and the extent of social exclusion
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-07-31
Promising Practices for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Rand Corporation
This US issue brief provides a concise overview of child abuse and neglect prevention, including a summary of the scope of the problem, a discussion of the costs to individuals and society, and promising strategies for prevention
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-29
Highlights of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey
OJJDP
A 2-page US fact sheet highlighting recent trends in gang problems
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-07-29
IQ and Family Background: Are Associations Strong or Weak?
IZA
This 12-page discussion paper studies the intergenerational transmission of abilities. It uses a large representative sample of Swedish men to examine both intergenerational and sibling correlations in IQ
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-29
Tackling Knives Action Programme Phase 1:
Home Office
A 40-page UK research report presenting key data from a monitoring programme established as part of an initiative created to reduce the carrying of knives, related homicides and
serious stabbings among teenagers
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-26
Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties
DCSF
This 217-page UK report focuses on the identification of dyslexia among students and the possible intervention approaches that can be made by teachers and parents
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-24
Use of Electronic Media and Communications: Early Childhood to Teenage Years
Australian Communications and Media Authority
This 27-page Australian report provides a comprehensive snapshot of young people’s use of electronic media from early childhood through to teenage years, and parents’ views about that media use
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-07-24
Oral Health Impacts Among Children by Dental Visiting Treatment Needs
AIHW
This 4-page report provides information on the oral health impacts experienced by Australian children during the period 2004–06, investigating differences in parent-reported toothache, eating difficulties and poor oral health perception between children with different dental visiting patterns and treatment needs
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-23
America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This 216-page US report presents 40 key indicators on important aspects of children’s lives
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2009-07-23
Stepping Stone or Dead End? The Effect of the EITC on Earnings Growth
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 30-page US discussion paper examining whether the jobs taken by single mothers as a result of the EITC incentives are “dead-end” jobs or jobs that have the potential for earnings growth
Social Policy
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-21
Policy, Purpose and Pragmatism: Dilemmas for Voluntary and Community Organisations Working with Black Young People Affected by Crime'
CCJS
A 39-page UK report finding that voluntary and community organisations working with black young people affected by crime are undermined by contradictory governmental agendas and a constant competition for limited resources within a conservative funding environment
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-16
Birth Weight and the Dynamics of Early Cognitive and Behavioural Development
IZA
This 30-page discussion paper explores the impact of birth weight on children's cognitive and behavioural outcomes
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-07-12
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This report is part of an annual series depicting child well-being in the areas of family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-10
Immigration, Family Responsibilities and the Labor Supply of Skilled Native Women
IZA
This 50-page discussion paper investigates the effects of Spain's large recent immigration wave on the labor supply of highly skilled native women
Families, Children & Youth
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-07-10
Embedding Research in Practice: Research within Family Relationship Centres in Australia
AFRC
This 17-page Australian briefing paper surveys a sample of research projects undertaken by FRCs established in funding rounds 1 and 2, and provides some insight into the issues of greatest concern to centres in the first few years of operation, the usefulness of reflective practice in service development, and the experience of the research process where external research partners are involved
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-07
Fatally Flawed: The Child Protection Crisis in Australia
CIS
A 40-page Australian monograph examining the child protection crisis in New South Wales
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-05
Child Care Subsidies and Childhood Obesity
IZA
A 42-page discussion paper investigating whether there is a relationship between child care subsidies and childhood obesity
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2009-07-05
Stronger Families in Australia Study: The Impact of Communities for Children
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This 106-page Australian report presents the results of the evaluation of the short-run impacts of the Communities for Children (CfC) initiative on child, family and community outcomes
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-07-02
Breastfeeding and Infants' Time Use
AIFS
A 48-page Australian paper analysing infants' time use according to breastfeeding status in order to help inform the debate about how breastfeeding leads to improved child outcomes
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-07-02
Do International Labor Standards Contribute to the Persistence of the Child Labor Problem?
IZA
This 43-page discussion paper studies whether international labour standards and product boycotts may delay the ultimate eradication of child labour
Families, Children & Youth
, International Development Posted: 2009-06-23
A Picture of Australia's Children 2009
AIHW
This 224-page report delivers the latest information on how, as a nation, Australia is faring according to key indicators of child health, development and wellbeing
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2009-06-23
How Young Indigenous People are Faring: Key Indicators 1996-2006
Reconciliation Australia, Dusseldop Skills Forum
This 130-page report deals with the learning and work situation of young indigenous Australians
Indigenous Affairs
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-18
Keeping Up: Strengthening Transitions from Education into Work for Indigenous Young People
Reconciliation Australia, Dusseldop Skills Forum
An Australian report that draws on the key insights of "How Young Indigenous People are Faring", mapping the patterns of what is happening for young Indigenous people and identifies what improvements can be made
Indigenous Affairs
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-18
Young people, Knives and Guns
CJM
A 106-page UK report offering a comprehensive review of gun and knife crime strategies targeted at young people
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-13
Nurse Family Partnership Shows Sustained Improvement on Key Indicators of Maternal and Child Wellbeing
PPN
An updated US summary report on the benefits of a home visitation programme
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-05
Making Every Day Count: Boys & Girls Clubs’ Role in Promoting Positive Outcomes for Teens
P/PV
This 82-page US report examines how club participation is related to youth\'s positive and healthy development in three outcome areas: good character and citizenship, academic success and healthy lifestyles
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-06-05
A Detailed Picture of Intergenerational Transmission of Human Capital
Urban Institute
This 30-page US analysis looks at how parental education relates to education, lifetime earnings, health, and wealth
Families, Children & Youth
, Education Posted: 2009-06-05
Good Health to All: Reducing Health Inequalities among Children in High- and Low-Income Canadian Families
C.D. Howe Institute
This 24-page Canadian paper proposes how child-targeted programs may optimize impact on health outcomes
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-05
Obesity Prevention in Young Children: What Does the Evidence Say?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian paper discusses the main issues relating to overweight and obesity prevention in early childhood (that is children aged between 0 and 5 years). It examines trends in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australian preschoolers; comments on the evidence suggesting that obesity in early childhood increases the risk of adult obesity; considers the challenges associated with measuring weight in young children; and summarises the evidence underpinning obesity prevention and treatment options commonly used for young children
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-28
Conceptual Framework for Family and Domestic Violence
Australian Bureau of Statistics
This Australian report contains a conceptual framework for data relating to family and domestic violence. The framework illustrates relationships between the key elements of family and domestic violence, such as: context, risk, incident, responses, impacts/outcomes, and programs, research and evaluation (single page linking to each section)
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-05-26
Making Care Coordination a Critical Component of the Pediatric Health System: A Multidisciplinary Framework
The Commonwealth Fund
This 34-page US report proposes a framework for care coordination in a high-performing pediatric health care system
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-21
Lawyers and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners: Achieving the Child-focused Ideal in Practice
AFRC
A 4-page Australian summary of research into the different meanings of the child-focused ideal for family dispute resolution practitioners and lawyers, and how these differences play out in practice
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-05-19
Family Joblessness in Australia
SPRC
A 4-page article examining the problem of family joblessness in Australia
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-17
State of the World's Mothers 2009
Save the Children
This 62-page report focuses on the critical importance of children’s experiences in their early years. It suggests specific activities mothers and caregivers can do with their young children to help them reach their full potential in school
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-05-13
Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum (England)
DCSF
This 210-page review has tried to capture the distinctiveness of the primary phase. The curriculum that primary children are offered must enable them to enjoy this unique stage of childhood, inspire learning and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding which are the building blocks for secondary education and later life
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-13
Strengthening and Repairing Relationships: Addressing Forgiveness and Sacrifice in Couples Education and Counselling
AIFS
This 14-page Australian paper examines the research and application of forgiveness and sacrifice in repairing and maintaining family relationships
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-05-11
Paid Parental Leave: Support for Parents with Newborn Children
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 585-page Australian report into supporting the parents of newborn children with paid parental leave
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-11
No More Denial: Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Myanmar (Burma)
Watch List on Children and Armed Conflict
A 72-page report detailing how thousands of Myanmar children experience the devastating consequences of protracted armed conflict in parts of the country
Families, Children & Youth
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-07
Good Health to All: Reducing Health Inequalities among Children in High- and Low-Income Canadian Families
C.D. Howe Institute
This Canadian study identifies the policies that would, for families across different income groups, best address inequality in the health of children
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2009-05-06
Long Overdue: The Macroeconomic Benefits of Paid Parental Leave
Australia Institute
An 8-page Australian policy brief presenting the macroeconomic benefits of paid parental leave
Social Policy
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-05
Preschool for California's Children
HFRP
This 13-page US brief summarizes Harvard Family Research Project’s evaluation findings about the Preschool Program at its 5-year midpoint and offers suggestions for grantmaking strategy adjustments and modifications to increase the chances of advancing policies that benefit the children in California who need preschool the most
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-05-03
Disconnected Youth: A Look at 16- to 24-Year Olds Who Are Not Working or In School
CRS
An 82-page US report providing context for Congress about the characteristics of disconnected youth, and the circumstances in which they live
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-28
Strengthening and Repairing Relationships: Addressing Forgiveness and Sacrifice in Couples Education and Counselling
AIFS
This 14-page Australian paper focuses on the concept that better understanding of relational dynamics can be gained through studying constructs that contribute to the strength of a relationship
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-04-22
The Fiscal Effects of Investing in High-Quality Preschool Programs
Brookings Institution
An 8-page US brief examining the long-term fiscal benefits of investing in high-quality preschool programmes
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2009-04-19
Conduct Problems Best Practice Report
MSD
This 72-page New Zealand report was prepared by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (AGCP) on the prevention, treatment and management of conduct problems in children and young people
Families, Children & Youth
, Education Posted: 2009-04-16
Taking Chances: The Effect of Growing Up on Welfare on the Risky Behaviour of Young People
CEPR
This 42-page Australian discussion paper analyzes the effect of growing up on welfare on young people's involvement in a variety of social and health risks
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-09
Girls’ Delinquency
NCJRS
This 4-page US fact sheet examines the upward trend in girls' delinquency
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-17
The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project: Supporting Mental Health Treatment in Primary Care
Commonwealth Fund
This 20-page US study looks into the development and implementation of a programme that provides timely telephonic psychiatric and clinical guidance to primary care providers treating children with mental health problems
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-12
The Political Economy of Intergenerational Income Mobility
IZA
This 46-page discussion paper seeks to identify the structural parameters that govern the intergenerational elasticity of income
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-03-10
Longer-Term Impacts of Mentoring, Educational Services, and Incentives to Learn: Evidence from a Randomized Trial
IZA
This 57-page discussion paper analyzes the short- and long-term educational and employment impacts of an after-school program, the Quantum Opportunity Program, that offered disadvantaged high-school youth: mentoring, educational services, and financial rewards with the objective to improve high-school graduation and post-secondary schooling enrollment
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-04
What Happened When Kindergarten Went Universal?
Hoover Institution
This US study estimates the impact of earlier state interventions to introduce kindergarten into public schools
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-03-03
Gender and Racial Biases: Evidence from Child Adoption
CESifo
This 51-page US working paper uses a new data set on domestic child adoption to document the preferences of potential adoptive parents over born and unborn babies relinquished for adoption by their birth mothers
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-20
Minimum Wages and Employment: Reconsidering the Use of a Time-Series Approach as an Evaluation Tool
IZA
This 37-page discussion paper uses an approach based on aggregate time-series data that allows us to determine if minimum wage changes have significant effects on employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-19
Asset Poverty and Debt Among Families with Children
NCCP
This 12-page US report examines the significance of asset ownership among low-income families
Poverty & Hunger , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-19
Child Protection Australia 2008-09
AIHW
This 128-page report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-05
Child Care and Early Education in Australia
FaHCSIA
This 222-page report tracked almost 10,000 children and their families over two years from 2004, to find out detailed information about their lives and experiences
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04
Youth Unemployment: Déjà Vu?
IZA
This 58-page paper reviews current issues in youth labour markets in developed countries
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Sex and Relationships Education in Other Countries
NFER
This 43-page UK presentation demonstrates the variety of approaches that different countries have adopted to teach sex and relationships education (SRE), and whether learning the facts of life at school should be compulsory
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Estimating the Technology of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skill Formation
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper formulates and estimates multistage production functions for children's cognitive and noncognitive skills
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-01
Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms
AIFS
This 405-page report provides an evaluation of the 2006 changes to the Australian family law system
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-28
Intentions and Results: A Look Back at the Adoption and Safe Families Act
Urban Institute
A series of papers (138-pages) examining the effects of the US Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its implementation
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-25
Work Choices of Married Women: Drivers of Change
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 71-page Australian study estimates the influences affecting married women’s participation in the labour force and how this varies with changes in their lives
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Does Part-time Employment Help or Hinder Lone Mothers' Movements into Full-time Employment?
Melbourne Institute
This 42-page working paper investigates the growth in lone parent families in Australia and reports on policies that can enable lone parents to participate in employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Head Start Impact Study Final Report: Executive Summary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This 35-page executive summary of a US report into the Head Start programme finds that most gains in cognitive development fade out by first grade
Families, Children & Youth , Education Posted: 2010-01-20
Evaluation of Youth One Stop Shops
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 206-page New Zealand evaluation examined the current place of youth one stop shops (YOSS) in the continuum of health service provision, and provided an overview of how they provide health services for New Zealand youth
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-07
Healthy Transitions to Adulthood: Moving to Integrated Mental Health Care
PRI
A 51-page Canadian report on youth mental health and healthy transitions to adulthood
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-07
Parental Intellectual Disability and Child Protection: Key Issues
AIFS
In this 20-page Australian paper, parental intellectual disability and the common risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect are examined to understand if and why parents with intellectual disability are at heightened risk of abusing or neglecting their children
Families, Children & Youth , Disability Posted: 2009-12-16
A Snapshot of Early Childhood Development in Australia
DEWR
This 40-page Australian report provides a national picture of children’s health and development
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2009-12-15
Raising the Game: Mainstreaming Children's Rights
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that children’s rights should be mainstreamed into broader development policy debates
Families, Children & Youth , International Development Posted: 2009-12-10
You Can’t Be Happier than Your Wife: Happiness Gaps and Divorce
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper examines whether the gap in subjective happiness between spouses matters per se, i.e. whether it predicts divorce
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-12-10
Supporting the Supporters: Families of Drug Misusers
UK Drug Policy Commission
This 8-page UK study reveals the ‘hidden burden’ of families caring for relatives with drug problems
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-12-03
Family Engagement: A Shared Responsibility
Harvard Family Research Project
A US research report discussing how families, schools, and communities can create a shared responsibility for children’s learning and academic success
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-11-30
Children's Mental Health
NHPF
The 6-page report of a US forum held to consider the prevalence, illness burden, and efforts at prevention and early intervention of mental illness in children
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-11-29
The Parenting Hearings Programme Pilot: Evaluation Report
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
A 115-page New Zealand report evaluating The Parenting Hearings Programme (PHP) pilot, which is intended to provide an early response to urgent applications and to cases not resolved through counselling or mediation
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-11-29
The Unknown Immigration: Incentives and Family Composition in Intercountry Adoptions to the United States
IZA
This 39-page discussion paper studies the dynamics of US adoptions of children born abroad
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-11-18
Longitudinal analysis of the Offending, Crime and Justice Survey 2003–06
Home Office - UK
This 45-page report presents longitudinal analysis of self reported data on offending, drug use and anti-social behaviour amongst young people in the UK
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-11-13
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Early Childhood Intervention: Evidence from a Randomised Evaluation of a Parenting Programme
IZA
This discussion paper evaluates of an early childhood intervention programme aimed at improving the skills and parenting strategies of parents, particularly those who find their child's behaviour difficult or challenging
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-12
The State of Australia's Young People: A report on the Social, Economic, Health and Family Lives of Young People
Office for Youth - Australia
This 139-page report presents a comprehensive picture of how young Australians are faring. The report’s findings were based on national data sources, existing literature, stakeholder interviews and focus groups with young people
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-11-06
Juvenile Justice in Australia 2007-08
AIHW
This 154-page Australian report contains information on the characteristics of young people under community-based supervision and in detention as well the type and length of their supervision
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-11-04
Children's Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey
NCJRS
A 12-page US survey examining children\'s exposure to violence in the home, school, and community
Families, Children & Youth , Education Posted: 2009-11-01
The Impact of Child-Care Centers on Early Childhood Development
IDB
This 22-page paper presents a systematic and complete agenda to assess the impact of attending a child-care center on early childhood development (ECD) in the context of a developing country
Families, Children & Youth , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-10-30
Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile
Statistics Canada
This 64-page annual report provides the most current data on the nature and extent of family violence in Canada, as well as trends over time. This year, the focus of the report is a profile of shelters that provide residential services to women and children fleeing abusive situations
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-10-22
How Parental HIV Affects Children
Rand Corporation
This 7-page US research brief examines the unique challenges faced by children of HIV-infected parents and indicates how some of the negative effects of parental HIV on children could be ameliorated
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-19
Online Counselling, Therapy and Dispute Resolution
AFRC
This 15-page Australian briefing outlines a range of benefits and challenges related to online therapy
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-19
Start with a Girl: A New Agenda for Global Health
CGD
This US report sheds light on girls' health worldwide and its impact on the wellbeing and productivity of girls, their families, and their nation
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-18
Kindergarten Enrollment and the Intergenerational Transmission of Education
IZA
An 11-page discussion paper studying whether intergenerational educational mobility is affected by the age at which children enrol in kindergarten
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-17
Evaluating Mentoring Programs
Public/Private Ventures
A 23-page US methodological brief designed to provide programme operators and researchers with practical advice about how to assess a mentoring programme's implementation and impact
Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-15
Working Dads: Final Report on the Fathers at Work Initiative
Public/Private Ventures
This 65-page US report presents findings from an evaluation of Fathers at Work, a national demonstration designed to help low-income noncustodial fathers increase their employment and earnings, become more involved in their children's lives, and provide them with more consistent financial support
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-14
Adolescent Violence and Unintentional Injury in the United States
NCCP
This 4-page US fact sheet illustrates that, combined with problems related to mental health, sexual and reproductive health, substance use, and nutrition and obesity, violence and unintentional injury form part of a complex web of potential challenges to adolescents' health
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2009-10-14
Asthma in Australian Children:
AIHW
A 73-page report on the incidence, natural progression and outcomes associated with childhood asthma in Australia
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-13
Canadian Nine-year-olds at School
Statistics Canada
This 68-page report provides an overview of the school achievement of Canadian 9-year-old children in 2006/2007. The paper focuses on similarities and differences between girls and boys; between children from low-income and higher-income homes; between provinces; and, where relevant, between communities of different sizes. The report looks at the education environments of the children and at links between environment and achievement. It also examines the links between early school readiness indicators at age 5 and school achievement at age 9, when the children were in grade 3 and grade 4
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-28
Juveniles' Contact with the Criminal Justice System
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 135-page Australian report outlines data on juveniles' contact with the policing, courts and correctional systems to determine what is known and not known about juveniles' contact with the criminal justice system
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-27
Children of War: The Long-Run Effects of Large-Scale Physical Destruction and Warfare on Children
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper provides causal evidence on long-term consequences of large-scale physical destruction during WWII on the educational attainment, health status and labor market outcomes of German children
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-24
Telephone Counselling and Therapy in Family Relationship Services
AIFS
This 2-page Australian article is a brief summary of the use of telephone services in counselling and therapy, with an emphasis on family work
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-23
Parental Time with Children: Do Job Characteristics Make a Difference?
AIFS
This 30-page Australian research paper examines how characteristics of parental paid employment are associated with differences in parent-child time
Families, Children & Youth , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-09-22
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Preventing and Responding to the Abuse and Neglect of Infants
AIFS
The particular focus of this 28-page Australian issues paper is child abuse and neglect in infants aged 0-3 years
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-22
If You Want to Change Violence in the‘Hood, You Have to Change the ‘Hood
CCPA
A Canadian report on how to address violence and street crime in cities
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-16
Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act (US)
Federal Communications Commission
This 96-page US report assesses the current state of the marketplace with respect to: the existence and availability of advanced blocking technologies; methods of encouraging the development, deployment and use of such technologies that do not affect the packaging or pricing of programming; and the existence, availability and use of parental empowerment tools and initiatives already in the market
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-11
Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood: What Every Policymaker Should Know
NCCP
This 16-page US brief outlines the risks faced by young children with social, emotional, and behavioral problems, as well as barriers to eligibility, access to services, and service utilization. The authors conclude by recommending policy improvements needed by young children and their families.
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-09-08
The APPLES Blossom: Abbott Preschool Program Longitudinal Effects Study (APPLES) Results Through 2nd Grade
National Institute for Early Education Research
The 26-page report on the impact of high-quality pre-school programmes in a US state
Families, Children & Youth , Education Posted: 2009-08-10
The Effect of Relationship Breakdown on Income and Social Exclusion
AIFS
This 32-page Australian paper examines the financial circumstances of men and women following divorce and the extent of social exclusion
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-31
Promising Practices for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Rand Corporation
This US issue brief provides a concise overview of child abuse and neglect prevention, including a summary of the scope of the problem, a discussion of the costs to individuals and society, and promising strategies for prevention
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-29
Highlights of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey
OJJDP
A 2-page US fact sheet highlighting recent trends in gang problems
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-07-29
IQ and Family Background: Are Associations Strong or Weak?
IZA
This 12-page discussion paper studies the intergenerational transmission of abilities. It uses a large representative sample of Swedish men to examine both intergenerational and sibling correlations in IQ
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-29
Tackling Knives Action Programme Phase 1:
Home Office
A 40-page UK research report presenting key data from a monitoring programme established as part of an initiative created to reduce the carrying of knives, related homicides and serious stabbings among teenagers
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-26
Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties
DCSF
This 217-page UK report focuses on the identification of dyslexia among students and the possible intervention approaches that can be made by teachers and parents
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-24
Use of Electronic Media and Communications: Early Childhood to Teenage Years
Australian Communications and Media Authority
This 27-page Australian report provides a comprehensive snapshot of young people’s use of electronic media from early childhood through to teenage years, and parents’ views about that media use
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-24
Oral Health Impacts Among Children by Dental Visiting Treatment Needs
AIHW
This 4-page report provides information on the oral health impacts experienced by Australian children during the period 2004–06, investigating differences in parent-reported toothache, eating difficulties and poor oral health perception between children with different dental visiting patterns and treatment needs
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-23
America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This 216-page US report presents 40 key indicators on important aspects of children’s lives
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2009-07-23
Stepping Stone or Dead End? The Effect of the EITC on Earnings Growth
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 30-page US discussion paper examining whether the jobs taken by single mothers as a result of the EITC incentives are “dead-end” jobs or jobs that have the potential for earnings growth
Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-21
Policy, Purpose and Pragmatism: Dilemmas for Voluntary and Community Organisations Working with Black Young People Affected by Crime'
CCJS
A 39-page UK report finding that voluntary and community organisations working with black young people affected by crime are undermined by contradictory governmental agendas and a constant competition for limited resources within a conservative funding environment
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-16
Birth Weight and the Dynamics of Early Cognitive and Behavioural Development
IZA
This 30-page discussion paper explores the impact of birth weight on children's cognitive and behavioural outcomes
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-12
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This report is part of an annual series depicting child well-being in the areas of family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-10
Immigration, Family Responsibilities and the Labor Supply of Skilled Native Women
IZA
This 50-page discussion paper investigates the effects of Spain's large recent immigration wave on the labor supply of highly skilled native women
Families, Children & Youth , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-07-10
Embedding Research in Practice: Research within Family Relationship Centres in Australia
AFRC
This 17-page Australian briefing paper surveys a sample of research projects undertaken by FRCs established in funding rounds 1 and 2, and provides some insight into the issues of greatest concern to centres in the first few years of operation, the usefulness of reflective practice in service development, and the experience of the research process where external research partners are involved
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-07
Fatally Flawed: The Child Protection Crisis in Australia
CIS
A 40-page Australian monograph examining the child protection crisis in New South Wales
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-05
Child Care Subsidies and Childhood Obesity
IZA
A 42-page discussion paper investigating whether there is a relationship between child care subsidies and childhood obesity
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2009-07-05
Stronger Families in Australia Study: The Impact of Communities for Children
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This 106-page Australian report presents the results of the evaluation of the short-run impacts of the Communities for Children (CfC) initiative on child, family and community outcomes
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-02
Breastfeeding and Infants' Time Use
AIFS
A 48-page Australian paper analysing infants' time use according to breastfeeding status in order to help inform the debate about how breastfeeding leads to improved child outcomes
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-02
Do International Labor Standards Contribute to the Persistence of the Child Labor Problem?
IZA
This 43-page discussion paper studies whether international labour standards and product boycotts may delay the ultimate eradication of child labour
Families, Children & Youth , International Development Posted: 2009-06-23
A Picture of Australia's Children 2009
AIHW
This 224-page report delivers the latest information on how, as a nation, Australia is faring according to key indicators of child health, development and wellbeing
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2009-06-23
How Young Indigenous People are Faring: Key Indicators 1996-2006
Reconciliation Australia, Dusseldop Skills Forum
This 130-page report deals with the learning and work situation of young indigenous Australians
Indigenous Affairs , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-18
Keeping Up: Strengthening Transitions from Education into Work for Indigenous Young People
Reconciliation Australia, Dusseldop Skills Forum
An Australian report that draws on the key insights of "How Young Indigenous People are Faring", mapping the patterns of what is happening for young Indigenous people and identifies what improvements can be made
Indigenous Affairs , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-18
Young people, Knives and Guns
CJM
A 106-page UK report offering a comprehensive review of gun and knife crime strategies targeted at young people
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-13
Nurse Family Partnership Shows Sustained Improvement on Key Indicators of Maternal and Child Wellbeing
PPN
An updated US summary report on the benefits of a home visitation programme
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-05
Making Every Day Count: Boys & Girls Clubs’ Role in Promoting Positive Outcomes for Teens
P/PV
This 82-page US report examines how club participation is related to youth\'s positive and healthy development in three outcome areas: good character and citizenship, academic success and healthy lifestyles
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-05
A Detailed Picture of Intergenerational Transmission of Human Capital
Urban Institute
This 30-page US analysis looks at how parental education relates to education, lifetime earnings, health, and wealth
Families, Children & Youth , Education Posted: 2009-06-05
Good Health to All: Reducing Health Inequalities among Children in High- and Low-Income Canadian Families
C.D. Howe Institute
This 24-page Canadian paper proposes how child-targeted programs may optimize impact on health outcomes
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-06-05
Obesity Prevention in Young Children: What Does the Evidence Say?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian paper discusses the main issues relating to overweight and obesity prevention in early childhood (that is children aged between 0 and 5 years). It examines trends in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australian preschoolers; comments on the evidence suggesting that obesity in early childhood increases the risk of adult obesity; considers the challenges associated with measuring weight in young children; and summarises the evidence underpinning obesity prevention and treatment options commonly used for young children
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-28
Conceptual Framework for Family and Domestic Violence
Australian Bureau of Statistics
This Australian report contains a conceptual framework for data relating to family and domestic violence. The framework illustrates relationships between the key elements of family and domestic violence, such as: context, risk, incident, responses, impacts/outcomes, and programs, research and evaluation (single page linking to each section)
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-05-26
Making Care Coordination a Critical Component of the Pediatric Health System: A Multidisciplinary Framework
The Commonwealth Fund
This 34-page US report proposes a framework for care coordination in a high-performing pediatric health care system
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-21
Lawyers and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners: Achieving the Child-focused Ideal in Practice
AFRC
A 4-page Australian summary of research into the different meanings of the child-focused ideal for family dispute resolution practitioners and lawyers, and how these differences play out in practice
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-19
Family Joblessness in Australia
SPRC
A 4-page article examining the problem of family joblessness in Australia
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-17
State of the World's Mothers 2009
Save the Children
This 62-page report focuses on the critical importance of children’s experiences in their early years. It suggests specific activities mothers and caregivers can do with their young children to help them reach their full potential in school
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-13
Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum (England)
DCSF
This 210-page review has tried to capture the distinctiveness of the primary phase. The curriculum that primary children are offered must enable them to enjoy this unique stage of childhood, inspire learning and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding which are the building blocks for secondary education and later life
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-13
Strengthening and Repairing Relationships: Addressing Forgiveness and Sacrifice in Couples Education and Counselling
AIFS
This 14-page Australian paper examines the research and application of forgiveness and sacrifice in repairing and maintaining family relationships
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-11
Paid Parental Leave: Support for Parents with Newborn Children
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 585-page Australian report into supporting the parents of newborn children with paid parental leave
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-11
No More Denial: Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Myanmar (Burma)
Watch List on Children and Armed Conflict
A 72-page report detailing how thousands of Myanmar children experience the devastating consequences of protracted armed conflict in parts of the country
Families, Children & Youth , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-07
Good Health to All: Reducing Health Inequalities among Children in High- and Low-Income Canadian Families
C.D. Howe Institute
This Canadian study identifies the policies that would, for families across different income groups, best address inequality in the health of children
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2009-05-06
Long Overdue: The Macroeconomic Benefits of Paid Parental Leave
Australia Institute
An 8-page Australian policy brief presenting the macroeconomic benefits of paid parental leave
Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-05
Preschool for California's Children
HFRP
This 13-page US brief summarizes Harvard Family Research Project’s evaluation findings about the Preschool Program at its 5-year midpoint and offers suggestions for grantmaking strategy adjustments and modifications to increase the chances of advancing policies that benefit the children in California who need preschool the most
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-03
Disconnected Youth: A Look at 16- to 24-Year Olds Who Are Not Working or In School
CRS
An 82-page US report providing context for Congress about the characteristics of disconnected youth, and the circumstances in which they live
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-28
Strengthening and Repairing Relationships: Addressing Forgiveness and Sacrifice in Couples Education and Counselling
AIFS
This 14-page Australian paper focuses on the concept that better understanding of relational dynamics can be gained through studying constructs that contribute to the strength of a relationship
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-04-22
The Fiscal Effects of Investing in High-Quality Preschool Programs
Brookings Institution
An 8-page US brief examining the long-term fiscal benefits of investing in high-quality preschool programmes
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-04-19
Conduct Problems Best Practice Report
MSD
This 72-page New Zealand report was prepared by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (AGCP) on the prevention, treatment and management of conduct problems in children and young people
Families, Children & Youth , Education Posted: 2009-04-16
Taking Chances: The Effect of Growing Up on Welfare on the Risky Behaviour of Young People
CEPR
This 42-page Australian discussion paper analyzes the effect of growing up on welfare on young people's involvement in a variety of social and health risks
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-09