Families, Children & Youth
Youth Suicide Prevention Position Statement
SPA
This 29-page Australian paper consolidates some previously inaccessible information on youth suicide and outlines the current programs and initiatives in place in Australia to tackle it, including highlighting the role of schools
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-03-08
Women's Lifework: Labour Market Transition Experiences of Women
Social Policy Research Centre
A 118-page Australian report describing the labour market transition experiences of Australian mothers balancing work and family responsibilities
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-03-15
The Impact of Young Motherhood
Social Policy Research Centre
This 4-page Australian article examines the economic situation of young mothers in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-07
A Cross-National Comparison on the Impact of Children on Adult Time
Social Policy Research Centre
This 30-page Australian discussion paper compares the impact of children on adult time-use in Australia, Italy, Norway and Germany
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-26
Triggering Movements into and out of Child Poverty: A Comparative Study of New Zealand, Britain and West Germany
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
A 14-page New Zealand paper studying the significance of trigger events and responses in relation to child poverty
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-08-10
Are the Outcomes of Young Adults Limited by the Family Income Experienced in Childhood?
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
A 28-page New Zealand paper examining the effects of early family income on a wide variety of detrimental outcomes experienced by young adults
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-08-10
Documentation of 'Care Packages' for Children in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben Model
SFI
This 44-page Danish working paper consists of documentation for the modelling of schemes implemented in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben model for use in the 'Carearchitecture' childcare project
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-10
Parental Investments in Children: How Bargaining and Educational Homogamy Affect Time Allocation
SFI
This 39-page Danish working paper studies parental time investment in their children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-10
Starting School: The Effect of Early Childhood Factors on Child Well-Being
SFI
A 32-page Danish working paper analyzing the relationship between early childhood factors and future child well-being
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2007-04-05
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-05-13
Food and Beverage Marketing to Children and Adolescents:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
A 12-page US research brief examining the changes in marketing necessary to promote healthy eating habits
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2008-12-24
Therapeutic Cloning: The Infertility Treatment Amendment Bill 2007
Research Service - Parliament of Victoria
This 55-page Australian issue brief discusses a range of issues relevant to the Infertility Treatment Amendment Bill 2007
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-26
Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships
Research Service - Parliament of New South Wales
A 73-page Australian briefing paper surveying Australian legal arrangements for same-sex relationships
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-06-13
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-06-18
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-06-18
Linking Schools and Early Years Services
RCH
This 129-page Australian report highlights the importance of the early years in relation to children's development
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-07-09
Adolescent Drinking: It is not Just About Limiting Media Exposure
Rand DPRC
A 1-page summary of the results of a US survey of the comparative influence of close adults, peers and media exposure on the drinking habits of adolescent schoolchildren
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-16
Prepared to Learn
Rand Corporation
A 258-page US study into the nature and quality of early care and education for pre-school age children in California
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-08-26
National Evaluation of Safe Start Promising Approaches: Assessing Program Implementation
Rand Corporation
This 292-page US report describes results of Rand's evaluation of 15 programmes designed to promote the chances of future social and psychological well-being of children who have been exposed to violence
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-05
County-Level Estimates of the Effects of a Universal Pre-School Program in California
Rand Corporation
An 84-page study of the potential benefits and costs of a high-quality one-year universal pre-school programme, based on research conducted in California
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-16
Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise
Rand Corporation
A 201-page U.S. review of research shedding light on effective early childhood intervention programmes
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-01-16
The Impact of Changes in Kindergarten Entrance Age Policies on Children's Academic Achievement and the Child Care Needs of Families
Rand Corporation
This 159-page U.S. dissertation finds a significant positive outcome from delaying kindergarten entrance by one year
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-04-16
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-07-29
The Economics of Early Childhood Policy
Rand Corporation
This 50-page US study applies economics to provide guidance for early childhood policy
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-05-17
The Relative Effectiveness of 10 Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in the United States
Rand Corporation
A 126-page report on the results of a comparative study of youth substance abuse treatment programs in the US
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-06-07
Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement Systems
Rand Corporation
This 90-page report focuses on the development and implementation of child care rating and improvement systems in the US
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-24
Adolescent Romantic Relationships as Precursors of Healthy Adult Marriages
Rand Corporation
A 156-page US report evaluating the current landscapes of theory, research and interventions addressing the role of adolescent romantic relationships in the development of healthy adult marriages
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-11-12
How Deployments Affect Service Members
Rand Corporation
A 150-page study of the challenges faced by US active-duty service members in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-06-02
Going to Scale with High-Quality Early Education: Choices and Consequences in Universal Pre-Kindergarten Efforts
Rand Corporation
A 101-page report describing the challenges facing U.S. efforts to create statewide public systems of pre-kindergarten services
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-31
Accomplishments in Juvenile Probation in California Over the Past Decade
Rand Corporation
A 60-page U.S. report reviewing the major initiatives undertaken by Californian probation departments during the past decade
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-31
Toolkit for Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools or Supporting Students Exposed to Trauma
Rand Corporation
This 45-page US toolkit was developed for use by school-based mental health professionals for any student with symptoms of distress following exposure to trauma. SSET was adapted from CBITS for use by any school personnel with the time and interest to work with students affected by trauma
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-26
The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California
Rand Corporation
A 238-page study analyzing the economic returns from investing in high-quality pre-school education in California
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-11
Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking
Rand Corporation
A 5-page US summary of research examining the linkage between alcohol advertising and underage drinking
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-11
Childhood Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Rand Corporation
A US web page consisting of a collection of links to summaries of research relating to childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2010-05-13
Los Angeles County Juvenile Crime Prevention Act: Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Report
Rand Corporation
This 159-page US report deals with the outcomes of measures designed to reduce juvenile crime in Los Angeles County
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-23
Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking
Rand Corporation
A 5-page U.S. research brief investigating the link between alcohol advertising and underage drinking
Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-02-24
Current Generation Youth Programs: What Works, What Doesn't, and at What Cost?
Rand Corporation
A US paper reviewing the costs and benefits of different out-of-school programmes developed to improve developmental outcomes for teenagers
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-04-28
The Influence of Personal, Family, and School Factors on Early Adolescent Substance Use
Rand Corporation
This US study of middle school students in Southern California found that racial and ethnic variations in substance use among young adolescents are influenced by individual, family and school factors
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-04-12
Evaluating Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for Adolescent Probationers
Rand Corporation
This 3-page abstract of a U.S. study identifies a programme that succeeded in helping young probationers reduce substance abuse and improve psychological functioning
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-11-09
Getting to Outcomes: 10 Steps for Achieving Results-Based Accountability
Rand Corporation
A 20-page US Manual designed to provide guidance to practitioners involved in substance abuse prevention programmes for young people
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-20
A Golden Opportunity: Advancing California's Early Care and Education Workforce Professional Development System
Rand Corporation
A 172-page US study of the education, training, and ongoing professional development of early care and education (ECE) caregivers, teachers, and administrators who work with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children from birth to kindergarten entry in California
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2012-03-01
How Schools Can Help Students Recover from Traumatic Experiences
Rand Corporation
A 75-page US toolkit showing how to provide school-based mental health programmes for children exposed to violence, natural disasters and other traumatic events
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-11
Assessing the Validity of the Qualistar Early Learning Quality Rating and Improvement System
Rand Corporation
This 130-page US study assesses a QRIS developed to improve child care quality
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-26
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-10-19
School Readiness, Full-Day Kindergarten and Student Achievement: An Empirical Investigation
Rand Corporation
This US report examines how childrens' skills and knowledge at kindergarten entry predict achievement in later grades
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-11
Healthy Families New York (HFNY)
Rand Corporation
Healthy Families New York (HFNY) is a community-based prevention program that seeks to improve the health and well-being of children at risk for abuse and neglect by providing intensive home visitation services. This report evaluates the programme to date.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-02-28
The Promise and Challenge of Mentoring High-Risk Youth: Findings from the National Faith-Based Initiative
Public/Private Ventures
A 57-page report exploring whether a monitoring program run by a faith-based organisation is a viable intervention for high-risk youth
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-24
Enriching Summer Work: An Evaluation of the Summer Career Exploration Program
Public/Private Ventures
A 51-page U.S. report evaluating the impact of a privately-funded summer job programme for low-income teenagers
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-09-28
Leaving the Street: Young Fathers Move From Hustling to Legitimate Work
Public/Private Ventures
This 52-page U.S. report explores employment and "hustling" among men in a programme designed to help low-income, noncustodial fathers secure living-wage jobs, increase their involvement with their children and manage their child-support obligations
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-04
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-10-15
Guides for the Journey: Supporting High-Risk Youth with Paid Mentors and Counselors
Public/Private Ventures
A 24-page U.S. paper exploring the potential of using paid mentor-counselors to increase the level and quality of adult involvement with high-risk youth
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-07-20
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-10-14
School-Based Mentoring: A Closer Look
Public/Private Ventures
A 42-page U.S. study of school-based mentoring, examining the characteristics of mentor-youth matches and the benefits gained by youth
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-03-04
The Validity of Risk Assessments for Intimate Partner Violence
Public Safety Canada
A 29-page Canadian meta-analysis reviewing the predictive accuracy of different approaches and tools used to assess the risk of recidivism for male spousal assault offenders
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-21
Addressing Street Gangs
Public Safety Canada
This 2-page Canadian research brief summarizes findings on gang crime reduction strategies
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-03-26
Gangs and Social Networking
Public Safety Canada
A 2-page Canadian brief on the use of social networking websites by criminal gangs
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-03-26
Youth Gang Involvement: What Are the Risk Factors?
Public Safety Canada
A 4-page Canadian information sheet setting out the risk factors influencing youth to become involved in gangs
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-07-23
What Makes a Child Molester?
Public Safety Canada
A 2-page Canadian summary of research into the characteristics of individuals who sexually abuse children
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-15
Street Youth in Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 56-page report on prevalence and risk behaviour data among Canadian youth
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-07-26
All Work and No Play?
Public Agenda
An 8-page summary of a U.S. study exploring how young people spend out-of-school time and what they and their parents want from out-of-school activities. Full report available to registered users
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-11-17
Primary and Secondary Control Enhancement Training (PASCET)
Promising Practices Network
Details of a US programme showing promise for the treatment of depression in secondary school age children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-15
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 & YouthPosted: 2010-01-21
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-05-11
Digital Handcuffs or Electronic Nannies: Children, Privacy and Emerging Surveillance Technologies
Privacy Victoria
This 41-page Australian paper offers an introduction to current and foreshadowed technologies that will enable the surveillance of children and young people
Families, Children & Youth, Personal PrivacyPosted: 2010-07-18
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 & YouthPosted: 2010-01-07
Boys' Biopsychosocial Difficulties During the Teenage Years
PRI
A 41-page Canadian discussion paper providing a comprehensive review and synthesis of research on trends, prevelance and influences of risky social behaviours during adolescence
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-29
Common Vision, Different Paths
Pre-K Now, Zero to Three
A 36-page US report setting out the lessons learned from the experiences of five states with pre-natal-to-five childhood care and education systems
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-01-11
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-06-05
The Ishraq Program in Rural Upper Egypt
Population Council
The 46-page report of a pilot programme in rural Upper Egypt designed to provide improved opportunities for adolescent girls
Families, Children & Youth, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-17
Not Working: Why Workfare Should Replace the New Deal
Policy Exchange
A 74-page U.K. paper arguing that the "New Deal for Young People" has been ineffective and should be replaced by a system based on the workfare system as adopted in Wisconsin, US.A.
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-05-09
Pre-K Education: The Trillion Dollar Edge
Pew Trusts
Article tracing the development of pre-school education in the US, and describing its benefits
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-26
Foster Care: Voices from the Inside
Pew Charitable Trusts
This 34-page report highlights the structural factors responsible for "a child welfare system (US) that is overly reliant on foster care" and the human costs resulting from the system
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-02-23
Fostering the Future: Safety, Permanence and Well-Being for Children in Foster Care
Pew Charitable Trusts
This 70-page U.S. report on foster care makes significant recommendations for improvement in federal funding and in the role of the courts
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-05-25
The Digital World of Young Children: Emergent Literacy
Pearson Foundation
This US paper examines the latest research on the ways in which young children make use of increasingly personalized and mobile media – including cell phones, television, video games, smart devices, and computers. The report focuses on the impact of these new ways of learning and also highlights the degree to which these emergent literacies are rooted in young people’s use of common-place mobile devices – especially in developing and least-developed nations
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-29
Parental Responsibility Laws
Parliamentary Library - New South Wales
A 57-page Australian briefing paper dealing with issues raised by the decision of the NSW government to enable the imposition of parental responsibility contracts on parents of children at risk of neglect
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-05-29
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-05-28
Measuring Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An updated Australian brief reviewing the literature and statistics on violence against women and sexual assault in Australia and internationally
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-08
Marketing Obesity? Junk Food, Advertising and Kids
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 48-page Australian paper examines the debate over the importance of foods high in fat, sugar and salt in childhood obesity
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-20
Measuring Violence Against Women: A Review of the Literature and Statistics
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian parliamentary brief drawing on major Australian and international research providing data on the extent and nature of violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-07
Preschool Education in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian backgrounder into research on early childhood intervention and education
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-14
Domestic Violence in Australia: An Overview of the Issues 2011
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 41-page background note is a guide to research and resources on domestic violence in Australia. It includes an overview of research on the prevalence of domestic violence, attitudes and risk factors, at risk groups and communities and the costs of domestic violence to communities and to the economy. It also covers policy approaches designed to prevent domestic violence
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-12-02
Does Cannabis Use Lead to Mental Health Problems? Findings from the Research
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian research note overviewing recent research into the links between cannabis use and mental health problems
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-16
Domestic Violence in New South Wales
Parliament of New South Wales
A 56-page Australian briefing paper outlining current issues concerning domestic violence with the objective of reducing recidivism
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-06-18
High-Wire Act: Cyber-Safety and the Young
Parliament of Australia Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety
An Australian report on a range of issues related to Cyber-Safety and young internet users
Families, Children & Youth, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-06-22
The Best Start: Report on the Inquiry into the Health Benefits of Breastfeeding
Parliament of Australia
A 190-page report into key facets of breastfeeding in Australia
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-15
Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverages
Parliament of Australia
A 119-page Australian report on harmful alcohol consumption by young people
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-25
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-06-05
AfterZones: Creating a Citywide System to Support and Sustain High-Quality After-School Programs
P/PV
This US report analyzes the implementation of the AfterZone initiative—a citywide system-building effort that aims to provide high-quality, accessible out-of-school-time services to middle school youth
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-30
Recruiting and Retaining Older African American and Hispanic Boys in After-School Programs: What We Know and What We Still Need to Learn
P/PV
This 17-page US brief provides an overview of promising strategies for recruiting and retaining middle- and high-school-aged African-American and Hispanic males in after-school programmes
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2010-06-24
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OWF
This 84-page Australian report investigates the support and accommodation needs of women (and children) affected by domestic and family violence
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2008-12-04
Own Motion Investigation into Child Protection: Out of Home Care
Ombudsman Victoria
This 135-page Australian report examines the role of the Department of Human Services (the department) in responding to reports from the community regarding children perceived to be at risk of harm
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-06-03
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 & OrderPosted: 2009-07-29
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OFW
This 84-page Australian report studies the support and accommodation needs of women and children affected by family violence
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2008-10-05
Safeguarding Children
OFSTED
A 114-page report examining the UK arrangements for safeguarding children and young people
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-14
Making a Difference: How Ofsted Inspections Improved Inadequate Care for Children
OFSTED
A 19-page UK report demonstrating the impact of inspection on improving the quality of care for children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2006-09-18
Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Annual Report 2005
Office of the Chief Coroner - Ontario
The 157-page annual report of a Canadian committee established to prevent deaths resulting from domestic violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-08-03
Explanations for the Decline in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This 12-page US bulletin examines possible reasons for the decline in child sexual abuse cases and proposes further research
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-02-27
Resilient Girls: Factors that Protect Against Delinquency
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This 16-page US bulletin examines a select number of factors that research suggests may “protect” girls who are at risk for becoming delinquent
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-01-30
The Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework: Promoting Family Engagement and School Readiness from Prenatal to Age 8
Office of Head Start
This 22-page US framework document highlights a set of desired outcomes in early childhood learning and examples of strategies to achieve them
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2011-10-10
Offending at 16 to 20 years of Age: Identifying Youth for Intensive Intervention
Office of Crime, Statistics and Research, Government of South Australia
A 33-page study of juvenile offenders in Australia to determine who would benefit from intensive intervention
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-25