Families, Children & Youth
An Assault on Our Future: The Impact of Violence on Young People
White Ribbon Foundation
This 56-page Australian report examine show violence against women specifically affects children and young people and the nature of violence they experience in their homes and their own relationships.
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-30
Co-occurrence of Substance Use Behaviors in Youth
NCJRS
This 8-page US Bulletin analyzes the prevalence and overlap of substance-related behaviors among youth, with comparisons by age group, gender, and race/ethnicity.
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-24
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
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
Eradicating Child Poverty: The Role of Key Policy Areas
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
A series of short reports focusing on certain key policy areas relevant to the 2020 target of eradicating UK child poverty. Each report presents an overview of the importance of the area, progress over the last few years, the extent of its likely contribution to the overall goal and effective alternatives where necessary (Single page with links to each report)
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-12-17
Re-framing of Childcare in Germany and England: From a Private Responsibility to an Economic Necessity
Anglo-German Foundation
In both Germany and England a process of re-framing the political discourses around childcare for infants (0–3 years) can be seen in the last 10 years. In this 24-page research paper, this re-framing process is analysed using the example of the political debates around the introduction of two central pieces of legislation on the expansion of childcare for this age group
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-17
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
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
Juvenile justice in Australia 2006-07
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 156-page report on young people in juvenile justice supervision in Australia. It includes information on the characteristics of young people in community-based supervision and detention in 2006-07 and the type and length of supervision they experience, as well as patterns of supervision over time and analyses of trends
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-15
Strengthening Parents’ Ability to Provide the Guidance and Support That Matter Most in High School
ECS
This 7-page US policy brief highlights research indicating the types of parental involvement that positively impact high school students
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-13
Measuring Police Performance in Domestic and Family Violence
AIC
This 6-page Australian paper reports on a number of performance indicators that could be used by police to measure their effectiveness in responding to and reducing family violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-11
Loneliness in Australia
HACRU
A 26-page paper reporting on a national survey examining loneliness in Australia
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-11
Home-to-school Transitions for Financially Disadvantaged Children
AIFS, The Smith Family
This 76-page Australian report focuses on children's readiness for school, considering the role of families, schools and communities as facilitators and inhibitors
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-12-11
Engaging Fathers in Child and Family Services
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Australia
This 76-page Australian occasional paper on child and family services identifies successful strategies for engaging with fathers.
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-11
Factors of Risk, Vulnerability and School Readiness Among Preschoolers
IRPP
A 44-page Canadian study examining risk factors and vulnerability among preschool children in Quebec
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-06
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
Unclaimed Children Revisited: The Status of Children’s Mental Health Policy in the United States
NCCP
This 160-page US report documents and assesses the effectiveness of policies relating to mental health services for children and youth with mental health problems, those at risk, and their families in the United States
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2008-12-03
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
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
Child Care Subsidies and Child Development
IZA
This 48-page discussion paper provides a systematic assessment of the impact of subsidy receipt on a wide range of child outcomes.
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-11-28
An Assault on our Future: The Impact of Violence on Young People and their Relationships
White Ribbon Foundation
This 56-page Australian report examines how violence against women specifically affects children and young people. It looks at the nature of violence they experience in their homes and their own relationships, its impacts, and the priorities for action if efforts to prevent violence among, and protect, young people are to be successful.
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-27
"Might Not Be a Tomorrow": A Multi-Methods Approach to Anticipated Early Death and Youth Crime
IZA
A number of researchers point to the anticipation of early death, or a sense of "futurelessness," as a contributing factor to youth crime and violence. This 49-page discussion paper addresses the limitations of previous studies using a multi-methods approach, involving the analyses of national survey data and in-depth interviews with active street offenders
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-26
Using Performance-Based Regulation to Reduce Childhood Obesity
ANZ Health Policy
This 30-page paper proposes a policy strategy termed "performance-based regulation" to combat chilhood obesity
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-21
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
Evaluation of the PhunkyFoods programme
NFER
An 88-page assessment of a UK programme designed to teach primary children key messages related to healthy eating and physical exercise in a light hearted and fun manner through art, drama, music, play and practical experience with food.
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-11-17
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
Eye Health Among Australian Children
AIHW
This 46-page Australian report looks at the prevalence of eye problems among children, including vision disability, congenital anomalies and cancer.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-10
Family Relationships and Mental Illness: Impacts and Service Responses
AFRC
This 19-page Australian paper gives a brief overview of mental health problems, including types and prevalence, causes of mental illness, and family-related risk and protective factors.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-10
Factors Associated with Relationship Dissolution of Australian Families with Children
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This Australian report considers whether mental health problems, impaired physical functioning, hazardous levels of alcohol consumption and smoking are associated with later divorce or separation.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-11-06
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
Keeping Adolescents out of Prison
Brookings Institution
An 8-page US policy brief examining the problem of youth confinement in correctional facilities
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-24
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
Stalled Youth Transitions in the Middle East
Brookings Institution
A 44-page US report focusing on the role of markets and institutions in mediating youth transition in the Middle East
Families, Children & Youth, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-24
New Evidence about Child Care in Canada
IRPP
A 44-page Canadian report examining the use of non-parental pre-school care in Canada
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-20
Mother and Infant Attachment Theory and Domestic Violence
ADFVC
This 16-page Australian paper explores how abuse at time of birth or during infancy can impact on early mother and infant attachment patterns
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-15
Sure Start Childrens' Centres: A Post-Occupancy Evaluation
CABE
An 89-page UK evaluation of views of the new Sure Start facilities
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-06
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
Present, Engaged and Accounted For
NCCP
A 32-page US report on the importance of addressing chronic absence in the early school years
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-01
Preventing Youth Disengagement and Promoting Engagement
ARACY
An 88-page Australian discussion paper reviewing the literature on the pathways to youth disengagement
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-09-25
Improving Outcomes for Children Living in Families with Parental Substance Abuse
AIFS
This 16-page Australian paper provides an overview of the research literature on the outcomes of children living in families with parental substance abuse
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-09-23
Making Progress
AIHW
A report providing key statistical indicators of child and youth health, development and wellbeing in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2008-09-23
School Nutrition Programs and the Incidence of Childhood Obesity
IZA
A 37-page discussion paper assessing the impact of two US school nutrition programmes in the battle against childhood obesity
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-09-08
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
Preschool Puzzle
Hoover Institution
A US article considering what the research tells us about the effects of preschool
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-28
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
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
Promoting Equity and Dignity for Aboriginal Children in Canada
IRPP
This 32-page Canadian study examines recent innovations in public policies, programmes and partnerships involving Aboriginal children
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-19
Early Evaluation of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Ministry of Justice
A 53-page evaluation of selected aspects of this UK statute
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-19
Family Resilience Where Families Have a Child (0-8 years) with Disability
SPRC
This 91-page Australian report develops the understanding of resilience in families with a disabled child
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-18
Safeguarding Children
OFSTED
A 114-page report examining the UK arrangements for safeguarding children and young people
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-14
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
Weight Gain in Adolescents and Their Peers
IZA
This 29-page discussion paper documents correlations in weight gain among adolescent peers
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-05
The Effect of Expansions in Maternity Leave Coverage on Children's Long-Term Outcomes
AGF
This 49-page study examines the impact of extending maternity leave coverage on children's outcomes in Germany
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-31
Healthy Settings for Young People in Canada
Health Canada
A 166-page Canadian report designed to monitor changes in health behaviours and key health outcomes among school-aged children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-31
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
Families Through Life
AIFS
Report of "Families Through Life", the July 2008 conference of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (single page linking to individual presentations)
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-07-25
Anti-Social and Other Problem Behaviours among Young Children
Home Office
A 59-page UK study of the risk and resiliences factors associated with young people's involvement in anti-social and other problem behaviours
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-18
Young People and Crime
Home Office
A 34-page UK report presenting findings from a 2006 survey describing levels and trends in youth offending, anti-social behaviour and victimisation among young people
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-18
The UK Child Trust Fund
IPPR
A 17-page paper setting out some of the early findings from the UK's experience of Child Trust Funds
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-17
Developing a Road Map for Research: Identifying the Priorities for a National Child Protection Research Agenda
AIFS
A 16-page Australian report discussing the relevance of evidence-based policy and practice for professionals working with vulnerable children and families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-12
Parenting and Families in Australia
FACS
This 216-page Australian research paper examines parenting styles and family functioning in Australia
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-12
Marriage Breakdown in Australia: Social Correlates, Gender and Initiator Status
FACS
This 64-page Australian research paper studies marriage breakdown in Australia, focusing on gender differences in social corrolates of marriage breakdowns
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-12
Parental Education and Parental Time with Children
Vox
An article examining the implications of the relationship between parental education and time spent with children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-07-09
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
Where Have All the Children Gone?
NATSEM
A 39-page paper on trends in the childlessness of professional women in Australia
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-02
Best Practices to Address Community Gang Problems
NCJRS
A 74-page US guidance paper for communities considering how to address an actual or potential youth gang problem
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-02
The Effect of Computer Use on Child Outcomes
Harris School
This 42-page working paper examines the impact of having access to a home computer on child and adolescent outcomes
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-30
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
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
The Nature and Impact of Caring for Family Members with a Disability in Australia
AIFS
This 140-page Australian report examines the effects of caring for family members
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-25
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
Family Characteristics and Transitions, Australia, 2006-07
Australian Bureau of Statistics
An Australian report on the changing pattern of family and household composition
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-12
Parents' Incomes and Childrens' Outcomes: A Quasi-Experiment
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper examines the effect of parental incomes on children's outcomes
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-12
Schools, Skills and Synapses
IZA
This 95-page discussion paper studies the effectiveness of early intervention in offsetting inequalities and differences among children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-06-11
Australia's Children: Safe and Well
FAHCSIA
A 37-page Australian discussion paper covering issues and proposals for a national framework for the protection of children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-28
Middle East Youth Bulge: Challenge or Opportunity?
Brookings Institution
A US article addressing the economic development challenge facing the Middle East as a result of its youth bulge
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-05-27
Meaningful Investments in Pre-K: Estimating the Per-Child Costs of Quality Programs
IWPR
A 44-page US report estimating the costs of quality improvements in pre-kindergarten settings in the US
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-05-26
Working with Families Concerned with School-Based Bullying
AIFS
This 9-page Australian brief examines school bullying and the role of family relationships in dealing with it
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-19
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
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
Preventing Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 4-page New Zealand guidance for health professionals on preventing SUDI
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-16
Make Me a Criminal: Preventing Youth Crime
IPPR
This 94-page UK report makes the case for a more therapeutic and family-based approach to youth offending
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-15
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
Climate Change and Urban Children: Impacts and Implications for Adaptation
IIED
This 74-page UK paper discusses the probable impacts for children from the increasing risks that climate change is likely to bring to urban centres in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Climate Change & Environment, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-04-30
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
Australia's Homeless Youth
National Youth Commission
A 401-page Australian study of youth homelessness
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2008-04-17
No Safety No Escape: Children and the Escalating Armed Conflict in Sri Lanka
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
A comprehensive 70-page US report on the impact of armed conflict on children in Sri Lanka, offering practical recommendations for urgent measures to protect them
Families, Children & Youth, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-16
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
Lessons Learned About Strengthening Indigenous Families and Communities
FACS
This 128-page report discusses lessons learned from an Australian strategy to strengthen indigenous families and communities
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-04-02
More About the Dads: Exploring Associations between Nonresident Father Involvement and Child Welfare Case Outcomes
Urban Institute
This 30-page US study explores the relationships between nonresident father involvement with their children and child welfare case outcomes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-28
Father-Inclusive Practice and Associated Professional Competencies
AFRC
This 10-page Australian briefing explores the research on fathers' involvement with children and effective practice for including fathers in health, education and welfare services
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-25
Completing the Recipe for Children's Health: New Variants on Key Ingredients
NAPF
A 19-page US paper offering a broad view of the issues surrounding the social and environmental determinants of children's health
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-23
Safeguarding Children in Whom Illness is Fabricated or Induced
DH
A 65-page UK paper reviewing the implementation of a 2002 guidance on protecting children in whom illness has been fabricated or induced
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-21
How Maternal, Family and Cumulative Risks Affect Absenteeism in Early Schooling
NCCP
A 4-page US factsheet quantifying how maternal and family risk factors affect absenteeism in early childhood
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-03-18
Adoptions Australia 2006-07
AIHW
An 84-page report on adoptions in Australia, highlighting significant trends
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-12
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
Out-of-Home Care for Children in Australia: A Review of Literature and Policy
SPRC
This 70-page Australian study reviews trends in out-of-home care for children
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-03-09
Ten Key Findings from Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives
Urban Institute
A 12-page US brief providing key lessons from several reponsible fatherhood initiatives implemented in the US
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-07
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
How do Families and Unattached Individuals Respond to Layoffs? Evidence from Canada
Statistics Canada
A 37-page Canadian report examining whether earnings of wives and teenagers increase in response to layoffs experienced by husbands
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-29