Families, Children & Youth
Supporting the Families of Young People with Problematic Drug Use
ANCD
A 131-page Australian report investigating support options for families of young people with problematic drug usage
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-28
Growing Up in Australia
AIFS
A number of papers focusing on improving support for children and their families that were presented at the Australian LSAC Research Conference in December 2007 (single page linking to each paper)
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-02-27
Prevention and Early Intervention in Strengthening Families and Relationships
AIFS
This 13-page Australian paper examines the challenges and implications in encouraging prevention and early intervention in strengthening families and relationships
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-26
Strengthening Aboriginal Family Functioning: What Works and Why?
AIFS
An 11-page Australian briefing discussing the evidence base on the functioning of Aboriginal families
Families, Children & Youth, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2008-02-26
Negotiating the Curves Toward Employment
NCWD
A 36-page US guide for assisting youth in foster care to transition to adulthood and employment
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-22
How Maternal, Family and Cumulative Risk Affect Absenteeism in Early Schooling
NCCP
A 4-page US factsheet showing the impact of maternal and family risks on chronic absenteeism in early schooling
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-02-22
Make Me a Criminal: Preventing Youth Crime
IPPR
This 92-page UK report argues for a more therapeutic and family-based approach to youth offending
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-22
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
Mothers' Participation in Paid Work: The Role of 'Mini-Jobs'
DWP - UK
This 152-page UK research is intended to identify policy measures to encourage more lone parents to participate in paid work through 'mini-jobs'
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-02-06
Staying Safe: Action Plan
H.M. Government
An 81-page UK document setting out projected government activity designed to drive improvements in the safety of children and young people
Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-06
Reducing Maternal Depression and Its Impact on Young Children
NCCP
a 28-page US policy brief on the importance of addressing maternal depression to child welfare
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-05
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
Stepfamilies: Understanding and Responding Effectively
AFRC
A 16-page Australian briefing paper dealing with issues relating to stepfamilies
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Intergenerational Transmission of Disadvantage
OECD
This 114-page report surveys the research in OECD countries on intergenerational mobility
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-15
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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