Families, Children & Youth
Children and Young People in Mind
CAMHS
This 118-page UK report examines how children’s health, education and social care services are contributing to the mental health and well-being of children and young people.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-17
Making Early Childhood Development a Priority: Lessons from Vancouver
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 13-page Canadian paper making the case for publicly-funded early learning and care services
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2004-07-15
Growing Up in North America: Child Well-Being in Canada, the United States and Mexico
Canadian Council on Social Development et al.
A 50-page report examining the state of child well-being in North America
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-04
Child-Friendly Cities
Canadian Policy Research Networks
A 26-page bulletin highlighting recent initiatives, reports and other resources relevant to the need for and development of child-friendly cities
Families, Children & Youth, Urban IssuesPosted: 2005-02-21
Without a Paddle: What to do About Canada's Young Dropouts
Canadian Policy Research Networks
A 114-page study examining the labour market experience of school dropouts in Canada and identifying appropriate policy responses
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-10-17
Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy
Carnegie Corporation of New York
A 53-page U.S. research-based report outlining fifteen key elements of an effective literacy intervention for adolescents
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-11-02
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-07-16
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-09-16
Substance Abuse in Canada: Youth in Focus
CCSA
A 51-page Canadian report proposing directions for addressing the threats that alcohol and other drugs pose for youth
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-05
Building on Our Strengths
CCSA
This 139-page Canadian volume is designed to support the efforts of school/board staff, as well as other public health or addictions prevention professionals working in and with school-based substance abuse prevention and health promotion teams
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-19
Child Health and Safety in Canada, the United States and Mexico
CCSD
This 64-page report monitors child wellbeing in North America
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-06-15
Views of Children and Young People in Alternative Care in Queensland
CCYPCG
Three Australian reports documenting the views of children and young people in alternative care in Queensland (single page linking to each report)
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-08-07
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organisations
CDC
A 55-page US report providing guidance on establishing policies and procedures for preventing child sexual abuse in youth-serving organisations
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-22
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse within Youth-serving Organisations: Getting Started on Policies and Procedures
CDC
A 55-page US guide identifying key components of child sex abuse prevention for organisations
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-12
Talking Parents, Healthy Teens: A Worksite-Based Program for Parents to Promote Sexual Health
CDC
This 10-page article describes a US intervention designed to help parents improve communications with their adolescent children, promote healthy adolescent sexual development and reduce adolescent sexual risk behaviour
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-01
Use of Children in Armed Conflict
CDI
A 6-page US House testimony on the use of children in armed conflict
Human Rights, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-25
What Do We Know About Couples and Marriage in Disadvantaged Populations?
Center for Law and Public Policy
A 37-page US paper examining recent research on couples and marriage through the lens of economic disadvantage
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-07-02
Taking the Next Step: What Can the U.S. Learn About Parental Leave From New Zealand?
Center for Law and Public Policy
This 8-page work-life balance brief discusses New Zealand's experience with paid parental leave and its policy implications for the U.S.
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-16
Rethinking Welfare Rules From a Marriage-Plus Perspective
Center for Law and Social Policy
This 8-page U.S. brief explores the relationship between public benefit rules and marriage
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-13
The Benefits of a Healthy Marriage
Center for Law and Social Policy
An 8-page testimony to a U.S. Senate subcommittee regarding current marriage promotion activities
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-05-24
The New Kid on the Block: What is Marriage Education and Does it Work?
Center for Law and Social Policy
An 8-page U.S. brief describing marriage education and examining whether it works
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-04
Looking to the Future
Center for Law and Social Policy
A 7-page U.S. commentary on how best to promote the healthy development, productivity and well-being of the children of immigrant families
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-10-26
No Minor Matter: Developing a Coherent Policy on Paternity Establishment for Children Born to Underage Parents
Center for Law and Social Policy
This 8-page U.S. brief considers the policy issues posed in establishing the paternity of children born to underage parents
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-03-23
Learning from the Youth Opportunity Experience: Building Delivery Capacity in Distressed Communities
Center for Law and Social Policy
A 50-page U.S. report examining lessons learned from the Youth Opportunity scheme, which provided grants to high-poverty communities to improve youth-service systems/agencies within the communities
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-20
Moving Forward: Head Start Children, Families and Programs in 2003
Center for Law and Social Policy
This 8-page U.S. policy brief reports on the activities of the Head Start program, which provides early learning and support services for low-income children and their families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-07-06
Starting Out Right: Pre-k and Kindergarten: Full Report
Center for Public Education
This US report looks at the effect of various combinations of pre-k and kindergarten on third grade reading skills
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-11-15
Encouraging Strong Family Relationships
Center for the Study of Social Policy
A 73-page U.S. report examining recent changes in the structure of American families and proposing benchmarks for a framework favouring the healthy formation and maintenance of families
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-26
An Assessment of the Functioning of the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline of the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency
Center for the Study of Social Policy
A 25-page report on the operation of this 24-hour hotline designed to receive and respond to reports of alleged child abuse and neglect
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-04-12
Key Work and Family Trends in Australia
Centre for Applied Social Research
an 82-page descriptive overview of key trends in Australian society affecting work and the family
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-06-11
Little Eyes, Little Ears
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System
A 44-page Canadian report illustrating how violence against a mother affects children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-19
An Integrated Approach to Early Childhood Development
Centre for Community Child Health
This 47-page Australian paper includes: a synthesis of evidence regarding societal change and its impact on children, families and communities; the response of governments to these changes; and what is known about effective services, service systems and government policies
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2010-10-11
Early Childhood Intervention: Core Knowledge and Skills
Centre for Community Child Health
A 27-page Australian working paper identifying trends in the field of early childhood intervention.
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-17
Family Intervention Projects: A Classic Case of Policy-based Evidence
Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
This 21-page UK briefing is based on a comprehensive re-analysis of government- funded evaluations on the effectiveness of its Family Intervention Project (FIP)strategy
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-19
Child Care Costs and the Employment Status of Married Australian Mothers
Centre for Economic Policy Research
A 27-page Australian discussion paper examining the implications of child care costs on maternal employment status
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-04-25
Gender, Time Use and Public Policy Over the Life Cycle
Centre for Economic Policy Research - ANU
This 22-page Australian discussion paper compares gender differences in time allocation to market work, domestic work, child care and leisure in Australia, the U.K. and Germany
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-11-17
Transitions in Australian Labour Markets: Initial Perspectives
Centre for Public Policy
A 50-page Australian discussion paper examining the concept of Transitional Labour Markets and its application to policy formulation in Australia
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-31
Severed Connections
Centre for Social & Community Research
A 62-page Australian report of a study examining the impact of imprisonment on the family ties and social networks of female prisoners
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-17
Leaves That Pay: Employer and Worker Experiences With Paid Family Leave in California
CEPR
This 36-page US report presents findings from the responses of 253 employers and 500 individuals about their experiences with the California Paid Family Leave programme, and concludes with policy recommendations
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-29
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-04-09
Cultural Transmission of Work-Welfare Attitudes and the Intergenerational Correlation in Welfare Receipt
CEPR
This 40-page Australian discussion paper considers the potential for the cultural transmission of attitudes toward work, welfare, and individual responsibility to explain the intergenerational correlation in welfare receipt
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-20
Parental Leave Policies in 21 Countries
CEPR
This 23-page US report compares the level of support provided to parents by 21 high-income countries
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-09-01
Perspectives on Work/Family Balance
CEPR
A US testimony on the realities of American working women striving to balance their jobs with family life
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-05-02
Taxing Childcare: Effects on Family Labor Supply and Children
CESifo
A 50-page working paper studying how female labour supply responds to childcare prices
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2012-05-02
Sports and Child Development
CESifo
This 50-page study analyzes the effect of sports club participation, one of the most popular extra-curricular activities, on children’s skill development
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-11-16
Causal Effects of Paternity Leave on Children and Parents
CESifo
This paper uses a parental leave reform directed towards fathers to identify the causal effects of paternity leave on children’s and parents’ outcomes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-08-04
Childcare Costs and the Demand for Children: Evidence from a Nationwide Reform
CESifo
This working paper identifies the causal effect of childcare costs on fertility in a context in which childcare enrollment is almost universal, user fees are low, and the labour force participation of mothers is very high
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-10-26
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 PolicyPosted: 2010-02-20
The Effect of Child Care on Family Structure: Theory and Evidence
CESifo
This 37-page paper studies the effect of child care provision on family structure
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-04-24
Family Location and Caregiving Patterns from an International Perspective
CESifo
This 30-page working paper conducts a cross-national econometric analysis of intra-family location and caregiving patterns
Ageing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-08
Safe and Supportive Families and Communities for Children
CFCA
This 17-page paper reviews the research on building safe and supportive families and communities for children in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-04-13
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-10-18
Girls Count
CGD
This 97-page report describes why and how to provide adolescent girls in developing countries with a full and equal chance in life
International Development, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-15
Child Recruitment in South Asian Conflicts
Chatham House
A 52-page UK report examining issues raised by the recruitment of children in South Asian conflicts
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-13
The School Environment and Adolescent Well-being: Beyond Academics
Child Trends
This 11-page US brief looks at schools as an environment affecting multiple aspects of adolescent development.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-24
Working Together to Keep Children and Young People Safe
Child, Youth and Family
This 52-page New Zealand guide helps people recognise when families are vulnerable and how they can help, through to spotting the signs of abuse, who to talk to and how to report their concerns
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-28
Coming Home
Child, Youth and Family - New Zealand
The report of an annual conference held to discuss the family group conference model pioneered in the New Zealand child welfare and youth justice systems (single page with links to presentations)
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-01-04
Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families - First Report
Child, Youth and Family - New Zealand
This 36-page New Zealand report identifies key areas of action to reduce family violence
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-08-07
'Trying to Get By': Consulting with Children and Young People on Child Poverty
Children's Commissioner - UK
This 43-page UK study involved in-depth discussions with children and young people living in some of the most deprived areas in the country. A total of 73 children and young people were asked about poverty and how the Government can make a difference
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-04-10
Access to Safe and Secure Housing for At Risk and Vulnerable Young People
CHRANZ
This 107-page research is the first systematic attempt to explore the alignment between the housing sector and the housing needs of at risk and vulnerable young people in New Zealand. It provides information necessary to better align the housing sector and the service sector that provides for and attempts to improve the life chances and wellbeing of at risk and vulnerable young people.
Housing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-07
Child Care: Who Benefits?
CIS
A 12-page Australian analysis of research into the benefits of formal child care during the early years
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-24
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-07-05
Chicago’s Real Crime Story
City Journal
A US article analyzing the root cause of Chicago's youth violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-22
The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts
Civic Enterprises
A 44-page US study of young people dropping out of high school, to ascertain their personal characteristics and reasons
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-10
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-06-13
Child Care Assistance Helps Families Work: A Review of the Effects of Subsidy Receipt on Employment
CLASP
This 7-page US policy brief examines the effects of child care subsidies
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-07
A Collective Responsibility, a Collective Work
CLASP
This 34-page US report outlines how economically distressed communities can create supportive activities to bolster youth success in school and later life
Families, Children & Youth, Urban IssuesPosted: 2008-05-17
Building Bridges Between the Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood and Domestic Violence Movements
CLASP
A 12-page US brief exploring how the healthy marriage, responsible fatherhood and domestic violence communities can work together to promote the well-being of families and children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-11
Adapting Healthy Marriage Programs for Disadvantaged and Culturally Diverse Populations: What are the Issues?
CLASP
A 12-page policy brief describing adaptations made to healthy marrige programmes in the US to accommodate disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-05
Child Deaths – Cyber Bullying as a Risk Factor for Youth Suicide
Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian - Australia
This 3-page Australian brief examines the links between cyber bullying and suicide
Families, Children & Youth, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-03-26
Supporting Parents, Safeguarding Children
Commission for Social Care Inspection
This 60-page UK report finds that the situation of children at risk can be improved by providing improved support for their parents
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-14
Early Childhood Experiences: Laying the Foundation for Health Across a Lifetime
Commission on Health
A 9-page US issue brief on the linkage between early childhood experiences and lifetime health
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-26
The Whole Child
Commission on the Whole Child
A US report calling for increased attention to conditions essential to learning
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-21
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 & YouthPosted: 2010-03-12
Working with Indigenous Children, Families, and Communities: Lessons from Practice
Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia
This 7-page Australian practice sheet describes methods that child and family services can use to support Indigenous families and communities
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-06-23
International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service
A 21-page congressional brief on U.S. policy in respect of international population assistance and family planning programmes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-13
The Benefits of Social Networking services
Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing
This 29-page Australian report summarises current international evidence concerning the enabling effects of SNS in the context of young people's everyday lives
Families, Children & Youth, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-04-04
Youth Mentoring: a Good Thing?
CPS
This 49-page UK report looks at the effectiveness of mentoring schemes for young people
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-17
Forming Partnerships: The Human Rights of Children in Need of Care and Protection
Crawford School of Economics and Government
This 23-page Australian paper synthesizes concepts of human rights, children's needs and citizenship as a basis for redefining policy and services for children in care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-11-26
Learn or Earn: Implications for Young People In-care and Post-care
CREATE Foundation
A 30-page Australian discussion paper aimed at promoting debate about how to improve educational and employment outcomes for young people who are or have been in care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-12-21
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-04-28
United Nations System Efforts to Address Violence Against Women
CRS
This 22-page US report provides an overview of recent UN efforts to address violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-26
Policy by Children: A Children's Views Report
CSCI
A 52-page UK synthesis of ideas from children and young people about what social services should do for children in care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-03
Severed Connections: An Exploration of the Impact of Imprisonment on Womens' Familial and Social Connectedness
CSCR
A 62-page Australian report of a survey of women in prison and their networks to explore the impact of imprisonment on familial and social connectedness
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-27
Lessons about Addressing Domestic Violence
CSSP
A 25-page US report on lessons learned relevant to building partnerships between domestic violence, child welfare and neighbouring committees
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-13
Using Pediatric Care and Practitioners to Ensure Children are Ready to Learn
CSSP
This 21-page US paper reports on a match of two programmes focusing on children's developmental health
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2008-02-20
Working Together to Improve Results: Reviewing the Effectiveness of Community Decision-Making Entities
CSSP
A 57-page US study of the effectiveness of community decision-making entities in improving the conditions and outcomes of children and families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-11
Fresh Start Reforms in Operation
CYF
A 22-page New Zealand report on the implementation of the Fresh Start youth justice reforms, which includes current trends in youth offending
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-08-10
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-07-24
Impact of Alcohol Consumption On Young People: A Systematic Review of Published Reviews
DCSF
A 69-page UK literature review of the effects of alcohol consumption on children and young people
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-04
Keeping Them in the Family
DCSF
This 8-page UK research brief studies the outcomes for abused and neglected children placed with family or friends carers through care proceedings
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-04-04
Supporting Parents in Promoting Early Learning
DCSF
A 208-page evaluation of the UK's Early Learning Partnership Project, which aimed to put in place family-level educational support for young children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-06-26
The Sure Start Journey: A Summary of Evidence
DCSF
This 49-page UK document summarizes the principal findings of research into the Sure Start programme, a system providing an integrated approach to children's services
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-03-11
The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Education
DCSF
A 12-page UK guide providing a summary of research evidence on the impact of parental involvement on children’s education, the stages at which it is know to have an impact, and the types of activities are influential.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-28
Promoting and Supporting Positive Behaviour in Primary Schools
DCSF
This i4-page UK document provides a set of learning opportunities designed to help primary school children develop social, emotional and behavioral skills
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-03-13
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 & YouthPosted: 2009-05-13
Pre-school, School and Family Influences on Children's Development during Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11): Final Report from the Primary Phase
DCSF
The 12-page final report of the primary phase of a UK longitudinal study which uses multi-level modelling to investigate the effects of home background, pre-school and primary education on pupils’ attainment and social / behavioural development.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-28
Effective Early Intervention for Youth at Risk of Future Poor Outcomes
DCSF
This 137-page UK study reviews and interprets existing evidence for the risk factors associated with poor outcomes for young people
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-10-30
Care Matters: Time for Change
DEFS
This 144-page White Paper sets out the steps to be taken to improve outcomes for children and young people in care in the UK
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-06-26
In Loco Parentis
Demos
A 300-page UK report examining Britain's care system for children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-07-14
The Leadership Imperative: Reforming Children
Demos
A 93-page U.K. report stressing the need to reform the culture of organisations if the "Every Child Matters" reform agenda is to work on the ground
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-11