Families, Children & Youth
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
What Works Best in Reducing Child Poverty? A Benefit or Work Strategy?
OECD
This 54-page study assesses the extent to which child poverty is associated with the work status of parents and discusses possible policy directions
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-03-19
The Changing Nature of the School-to-Work Transition Process in OECD Countries
IZA
A 45-page discussion paper highlighting the contrasting trends in youth labour market performance in OECD countries over the past decade
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-26
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
Adoption and Foster Care by Lesbian and Gay Parents in the United States
Urban Institute
A 43-page demographic portrait of adopted and fostered children living with lesbian and gay parents in the US
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-29
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
Child Support Policy: An International Dimension
DWP - UK
A 224-page report providing an overview of the child maintenance systems in 14 countries and comparing these systems with that of the UK
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-04-03
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
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
Alternative Tax Benefit Strategies to Support Children in the European Union
ENEPRI
This 45-page working paper compares the strategies of three European countries that have recently reformed their family support systems
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-05
The War Between the State and the Family
IEA
An 84-page economic analysis of the effects of UK family policy
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-04-19
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
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
Movement of Non-Metropolitan Youth Towards the Cities
ACER
A 52-page Australian report tracing young people's geographical mobility
Families, Children & Youth, Urban IssuesPosted: 2007-04-26
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
Family Child Care in the United States
NCCP
A 28-page literature review of research relating to family child care in the United States
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-28
Tailoring Parenting to Fit the Child
AIFS
A 9-page Australian briefing paper providing an overview of evidence about the importance of synchrony between parenting methods and child characteristics
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-02
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
Differential Parenting of Children from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Attending Childcare
AIFS
This 36-page Australian paper examines how children from different cultural backgrounds are parented at home and in day care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-02
The State of the World's Children 2007
UNICEF
This 160-page report examines the discrimination and disempowerment suffered by women
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-02
Aggressive Girls
Health Canada
A 13-page Canadian paper examining aggressive and violent behaviour by girls
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-02
Adult Outcomes for Children of Teenage Mothers
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper studying the outcomes of being born to a teenage mother
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-10
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
Allegations of Family Violence and Child Abuse in Family Law Children's Proceedings
AIFS
A 184-page Australian benchmark study into the frequency of allegations of family violence and abuse, and the amount of supporting evidence
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-15
Intergenerational Transmission of Disadvantage
OECD
This 114-page report surveys the research in OECD countries on intergenerational mobility
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-15
State Early Childhood Policies: Improving the Odds
NCCP
A 21-page US report providing a picture of the policy choices made by individual US states to promote healthy development in children and school readiness
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-17
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
Aiming High for Disabled Children: Better Support for Families
HM Treasury - UK
This 64-page policy review examines what more can be done to improve the outcomes for disabled children and young people, and their families
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-23
Drug Use in the Family: Impacts and Implications for Children
ANCD
A 255-page Australian report dealing with the opportunities and difficulties in engaging and supporting families where parents or carers have a substance abuse problem
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-25
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
Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse
Northern Territory Government - Australia
The 320-page Australian report of an inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse of Aboriginal children
Families, Children & Youth, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2007-06-18
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
Educational Outcomes of Children on Guardianship or Custody Orders: A Pilot Study
AIHW
This 54-page report provides a snapshot of the academic performance of Australian children on guardianship or custody orders for 2003
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-18
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
Navigating Family Transitions: Evidence from the General Social Survey 2006
Statistics Canada
A 28-page Canadian report investigating how young Canadian families are negotiating certain key transitions that have significant impacts on the early years of family life
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-19
Review of the Protection of Children from Sex Offenders
Home Office - UK
This 32-page UK policy document sets out proposals for improvements in the protection of children from sex offenders
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-06-19
Gender Mainstreaming in ESDP Missions
ISS-EU
This 77-page report explores the issue of gender mainstreaming and the case for incorporating it in ESDP missions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-20
Understanding Homeless Youth
Urban Institute
A 14-page US testimony on the numbers of homeless youth, their characteristics, factors predisposing them to become homeless and promising interventions
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2007-06-23
Partner Violence Among a Sample of Detainees
AIC
A 6-page Australian report explores involvement in intimate partner violence among a sample of police detainees
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-26
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
Early Care and Education for Children in Low Income Families
Urban Institute
This 58-page US report assesses the patterns of early care and education utilization by low income families in the US
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2007-07-03
The Young Adult Outcomes of Childhood and Adolescent Antisocial Behaviour: An Australian Cohort
AIC
This 132-page Australian report focuses on the link between childhood and adolescent antisocial behaviour and young adult outcomes
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-09
Child Soldiers in Afghanistan
IPCS
A 6-page Indian report on the use of child soldiers in Afghanistan
Families, Children & Youth, Human RightsPosted: 2007-07-12
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
Child Care Spaces Recommendations
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - Canada
A 58-page Canadian report recommending methods for increasing the availability of high-quality child care spaces for Canadian children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-16
Children, Labour Supply and Childcare: Challenges for Empirical Analysis
Melbourne Instiute
This 30-page Australian economic paper offers an overview of key issues relating to labour supply of the primary carer in the household
Families, Children & Youth, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-07-20
Final Report on the Evaluation of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration
Urban Institute
A US report presenting the results of an initiative testing the impact of a co-ordinated community approach to intimate partner violence in 3 US states (single page linking to all parts of the report)
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-21
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
Child Inclusion as a Principle and as Evidence-Based Practice
AFRC
A 23-page Australian issues paper on the benefits of child-inclusive family law dispute resolution
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-31
Strengthening Policies to Support Children, Youth and Families Who Experience Trauma
NCCP
This 102-page US report advocates policies to mitigate the effects of trauma on children, youth and families
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-07-31
2007 Special Focus Report on International Comparisons
Foundation for Child Development
A 17-page US report using 19 key indicators to compare child well-being in the US and other anglophone countries
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-02
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
The Implementation of the Partners for Fragile Families Demonstration Projects
Urban Institute
This 123-page US report describes the design and implementation of a programme aimed at increasing the capacity of young disadvantaged fathers to become more supportive of their children
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-08-11
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
An Ounce of Prevention
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 21-page booklet illustrating New Zealand's family violence prevention programme
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-08-22
Is the Ring the Thing? Child Well-being and the Transition from Cohabitation to Marriage
Urban Institute
A 32-page US report addressing the extent to which children living in cohabiting families would benefit if their mothers were to marry
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-29
Double Alienation and Muslim Youth in Europe
USIP
This US briefing examines the alienation felt by much of Muslim youth in Europe and recommends remedial policies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-31
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
Chronic and Acute Effects of Artificial Colourings and Preservatives
Food Standards Agency - UK
A 188-page UK report examining the linkage between artificial food colours and sodium benzoate and children's behaviour
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-09-13
Public and Private Roles in the Workplace
Urban Institute
A series of papers presented at a US roundtable held to consider how the public and private sectors can assist low-income working families (single page linking to each paper)
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-14
Is Child Labor Harmful? The Impact of Working Earlier in Life on Adult Earnings
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper explores whether working as a child harms adult earnings
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-17
The Child Responsive Program Pilot, Within the Less Adversarial Trial
Family Transitions
The 26-page report of a follow-up study of an Australian pilot family court programme focusing on the child in a post-separation situation
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-18
Youth Risk-Taking Behaviour in Brazil: Drug Use and Teenage Pregnancies
IZA
A 17-page discussion paper studying interactions among different type of risk-taking behaviour by Brazilian youth
Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2007-09-20
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
Adolescents, Neighbourhoods and Violence
NCJRS
The 24-page finding of US research examining factors that lead children and adolescents to violent and criminal behaviour
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-09-21
Inter Agency Plan for Conduct Disorder/Severe Antisocial Behaviour 2007-2012
MSD - New Zealand, et al.
A 63-page New Zealand document laying down a six-year approach to improve the government's response to the management and treatment of children and adolescents with conduct disorder/severe anticial behaviour problems
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-09-21
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
Maternal Education, Home Environments and the Development of Children and Adolescents
IZA
This 56-page discussion paper studies the intergenerational effects of maternal education on children's cognitive achievement, behavioural problems, grade repetition and obesity
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-04
Changing Systems
Urban Institute
The 44-page report on a US strategy for improving substabce abuse interventions for youth
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-04
Anti-Gang Strategies and Interventions
ARACY
This 59-page Australian report reviews the state of knowlege of anti-gang intervention strategies
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-11
Stepfamilies: Understanding and Responding Effectively
AFRC
A 16-page Australian briefing paper dealing with issues relating to stepfamilies
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-12
Healthy Steps for Young Children: Sustained Results at 5.5 Years
"Pediatrics", Commonwealth Fund
A 13-page US study investigating whether a low-cost programme to enhance the delivery of childhood behavioural and developmental services provided lasting benefits
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-12
Analyzing NSW State Policy for Childhood Obesity Prevention
Australia&New Zealand Health Policy
A 17-page Australian study examining an early policy response to childhood obesity and assessing its content and capacity for implementation
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-16
Disability and Caring Among Families with Children
DWP - UK
This 72-page UK report examines a cross-section of families in relation to disability, caring and employment
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-17
"Getting the Big Picture": A Synopsis and Critique of Australian Out-of-Home Care
AIFS
A 40-page Australian report reviewing research into out-of-home care for children and young people
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18
Early Intervention in Youth Mental Health
MJA
An Australian Journal supplement containing a series of articles on aspects of youth mental health (single page linking to each article)
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-23
Responding to Children and Young People's Disclosures of Abuse
NCPC, AIFS
A 12-page Australian practice brief discussing the topic of children and young people's disclosures of abuse
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-23
Indigenous Family Violence: From Emergency Measures to Committed Long-Term Action
ILC
This 13-page Australian paper deals with issues concerning the problem of indigenous family violence
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-23
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
Moving Down: Women's Part-Time Work and Occupational Change in Britain 19991-2001
IZA
A 43-page discussion paper analyzing the nature of occupational change as women make the transition between full-time and part-time work
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-31
Cooperation and Coordination: An Evaluation of the Family Court of Australia's Magellan Case-Management Model
AIFS
A 230-page evaluation of the case-management pathway used in Australia where allegations of serious sexual or physical abuse exist in post-separation situations
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-31
Straight Talk Helps Young Ugandans Protect Themselves from HIV
Straight Talk Foundation et al.
This 52-page report evaluates a multimedia campaign conducted in Uganda to change the sexual behaviour of Ugandan youth
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-11-07
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
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
Creating Child Friendly Cities (CCFC) Conference
ARACY
An 8-page Australian document reporting the outcomes and directions indicated by a symposium held to discuss the creation of child-friendly cities
Families, Children & Youth, Urban IssuesPosted: 2007-11-26
Safeguarding Children Who May Have Been Trafficked
Department for Children, Schools and Families - UK
A 58-page UK guidance document to assist agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who may have been trafficked
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-12-12
Ensuring the Best Start in Life
IRPP
This 52-page Canadian report assesses the case for selectivity versus universality in early childhood development
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2007-12-14
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
NIJ
This 20-page US report explores research into the organisation of the commercial sexual exploitation of children, the effects on its victims and measures for preventing it
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-12-14
Preventing Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy
MOH - New Zealand
A 4-page New Zealand guide for preventing sudden unexpected death in infancy, prepared for medical professionals
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-12-14
Media and Communications in Australian Families 2007
ACMA
A 369-page Australian study of children's use of electronic media and a literature review on the long-term influence of media on children and families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-12-22
Preventing Violence Before it Occurs
VicHealth
A 72-page Australian framework and background paper guiding the primary prevention of violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-02
Water Fluoridation and Children's Dental Health
AIHW, ARCPOH
A 51-page Australian report examining the differences in the oral health of children living in areas of different concentrations of fluoride in the public water supply
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-03
Getting it Right
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
A 50-page evaluation of New Zealand community treatment programmes for adolescents who sexually offend
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-10
Family Matters
Eurofound
A 13-page document focusing on families in the light of recent policy developments at EU and national level.
Families, Children & Youth, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10
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
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
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
Inter-Agency Plan for Conduct Disorder/Severe Antisocial Behaviour 2007-2012
MSD - New Zealand
A 63-page New Zealand report setting out a six-year approach to improve government's response to the management and treatment of children and young people with conduct disorder/antisocial behaviour
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-24
The Challenge of Protecting Boys from Sexual Abuse
AIC
A 17-page Australaian paper arguing that boys receive insufficient protection from sexual abuse
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-29
Child Protection Australia 2006-07
AIHW
A 116-page report on child protection services in Australia, together with data on children involved in the system
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-30