Families, Children & Youth
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Starting Well or Losing their Way? The Position of Youth in the Labour Market in OECD Countries
OECD
A 72-page report highlighting trends in the youth labour market of OECD countries over the past decade
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-12
Risk, Protective Factors and Resilience to Drug Use: Identifying Resilient Young People and Learning from Their Experience
Home Office - UK
This 98-page UK report presents the findings of a study exploring young people's resilience to drug use
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-10
Predictive Factors for Illicit Drug Use Among Young People: A Literature Review
Home Office - UK
A 56-page UK literature review of factors associated with increased risk of drug abuse among young people, based on an analysis of 78 studies
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-10
Recent Progress in Marriage and Relationship Education in Australia
AFIS
A 9-page Australian briefing paper summarizing recent developments aimed at addressing challenges and directions in marriage and relationship education
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2007-02-03
Growing Up in Australia: 2005-06 Annual Report
AIFS
This 44-page report of a longitudinal study is designed to provide an evidence base for family and children's policy in Australia
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2007-02-03
Child Protection Australia 2005-06
AIHW
This 104-page report provides comprehensive information on child protection in Australia
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-01-29
The Pathways to Prevention Project
Key Centre
This 132-page Australian report deals with an innovative programme of community action designed to reduce the incidence of developmental problems in childhood
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2007-01-29
Linking to Learn and Learning to Link
Key Centre
This 10-page paper describes an Australian project designed to build integrated systems of school-based support for children and families in disadvantaged communities
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-29
The Economic Costs of Child Poverty
Urban Institute
US testimony on the costs of child poverty and the implications for public policy
Poverty & Hunger
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-28
Los Angeles County Juvenile Crime Prevention Act: Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Report
Rand Corporation
This 159-page US report deals with the outcomes of measures designed to reduce juvenile crime in Los Angeles County
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-23
Stengthening the Capacity of Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
This 656-page Australian survey throws new light on why most existing intervention programmes fail to overcome indigenous disadvantage
Indigenous Affairs
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-22
Community Perceptions of Domestic Violence
AIC
A single-page summary of the results of an Australian survey of contemporary community attitudes to violence against women, analysed by majority and minority communities
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-19
Social Inclusion and Exclusion Among Australia's Children
NATSEM
A 49-page discussion paper reviewing the literature relating to key aspects affecting social inclusion and exclusion among Australia's children
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2007-01-16
School Readiness, Full-Day Kindergarten and Student Achievement: An Empirical Investigation
Rand Corporation
This US report examines how childrens' skills and knowledge at kindergarten entry predict achievement in later grades
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-11
Documentation of 'Care Packages' for Children in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben Model
SFI
This 44-page Danish working paper consists of documentation for the modelling of schemes implemented in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben model for use in the 'Carearchitecture' childcare project
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-01-10
Evaluation of Meningococcal B Immunisation National Roll Out
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 78-page report evaluates New Zealand's meningococcal B immunisation programme
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-09
Guidelines for Juvenile Information Sharing
NCJRS
A 37-page US report providing comprehensive guidelines for improving information-sharing among agencies involved with at-risk youth and juvenile offenders
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-09
Measuring Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An updated Australian brief reviewing the literature and statistics on violence against women and sexual assault in Australia and internationally
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-08
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 & Order Posted: 2007-01-04
Analysis of the National Childhood Obesity Database 2005-06
Department of Health
A 23-page summary of the data availabale on childhood obesity in the UK
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-12-29
The Changing Role of Grandparents
AFRC
A 9-page Australian briefing that traces the changing role of grandparents over the past 20 years, examines the issues facing them in their new roles and discussing how service providers might support them
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-12-19
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 & Youth
Posted: 2006-12-13
Ontario's Early Childhood Development and Early Learning and Child Care: Investments and Outcomes
Government of Ontario
This 37-page annual report for 2004/2005 details Ontario's investments in early childhood development, early learning and child care, and examines outcomes
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-12-12
At-Risk and Delinquent Girls Programs in the SafeFutures Demonstration
Urban Institute
This 144-page US report examines programmes that use community strategies to prevent and control female juvenile delinquency
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-12-08
Preschool Is School, Sometimes
Hoover Institution
A study summary showing that high-quality teaching in early childhood education can close the achievement gap
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-12-02
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 & Youth
Posted: 2006-12-01
Trends in U.S. Foster Care Adoption Legislation
Urban Institute
A 128-page US study examining recent state legislation dealing with the adoption of children from foster care
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-11-22
Early Childhood Education: Pathways to Quality and Equity for all Children
ACER
A 75-page report reviewing early childhood education in Australia
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-20
The Impact of Young Motherhood on Education, Employment and Marriage
SPRC
A 37-page Australian discussion paper examining the outcomes of women who have their first child when young
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-11-20
Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Care and Education
UNESCO
A 405-page report on global progress to providing universal basic education, with particular focus on early childhood care and education
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-20
Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care Performance Indicators
AIHW
A 151-page report on the use of child protection and out-of-home care performance indicators in Australia
Social Policy
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-15
How Schools Can Help Students Recover from Traumatic Experiences
Rand Corporation
A 75-page US toolkit showing how to provide school-based mental health programmes for children exposed to violence, natural disasters and other traumatic events
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-11
Young People and Their Parents: Supporting Families Through Changes that Occur in Adolescence
AIFS
A 7-page Australian briefing paper exploring the changes experienced by young people and their families during the adolescent period
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-11-11
Children's Mental Health: Facts for Policymakers
NCCP
This 4-page US fact sheet highlights the extent of mental problems among children and the lack of adequate services
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2006-11-03
What Works in Stimulating Creativity Amongst Socially Excluded Young People
NFER
A 138-page UK report of a project investigating what works in stimulating creativity in socially-excluded young adults
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-10-31
Evaluation Plan: Early Intervention Program
SPRC
A 42-page Australian plan for the evaluation of a voluntary intervention programme designed to assist families encountering problems in caring for their children
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-10-30
Maternal Deaths in Australia 2000-2002
AIHW
This 132-page report is an observational study of maternal deaths in Australia
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-30
Understanding the Effects of Siblings on Child Mortality: Evidence from India
IZA
A 39-page discussion paper examining the impacts of sibling spacing on child mortality
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-27
Labor Market Experiences and Transition to Adulthood
IRP
A 36-page US discussion paper measuring the labour market behaviour of young adults and associations with the transitions to young adulthood as measured by living with parents, being married or cohabiting
Families, Children & Youth
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-10-25
Parental Leave Benefit Reform in Germany: Costs and Labour Market Outcomes of Moving Towards the Scandinavian Model
DIW Berlin
This 25-page discussion paper investigates the impact of German parental leave benefit reform on fertility rates and employment rates of young mothers
Social Policy
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-25
New Approach to Child Dispute Services in the Family Court of Australia
AFRC
A 2-page article describing a new model being introduced in the Australian Family Court to deal with disputes over arrangements for children following separation
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-10-12
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 & Youth
Posted: 2006-10-11
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 & Youth
Posted: 2006-10-11
The First Report - Task Force for Action on Violence Within Families
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
A 40-page programme of action to improve the manner in which family violence is addressed in New Zealand
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2006-09-27
The Pathways to Prevention Program: Doing Developmental Prevention
A 6-page paper reporting interim results of an Australian programme involving family, school and community in a series of interventions designed to prevent anti-social behaviour
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-25
World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation
World Bank
A 336-page report dealing with the challenges and opportunities posed by the record number of young people in developing countries
International Development
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-25
Immigration and Child and Family Policy
Urban Institute
A 36-page report assessing how the changing demographics of the low-income child population are affecting child and familly policy in the US (with special reference to immigrant families)
Immigration & Refugees
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-21
Not Your Father's PE: Obesity, Exercise, and the Role of Schools
Hoover Institution
A 7-page US article examining the relationship between exercise, PE classes and childhood obesity
Health
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-19
Making a Difference: How Ofsted Inspections Improved Inadequate Care for Children
OFSTED
A 19-page UK report demonstrating the impact of inspection on improving the quality of care for children
Families, Children & Youth
, Education Posted: 2006-09-18
Effective Preschool Curricula and Teaching Strategies
NCCP
This 40-page US issue brief identifies approaches to help young children succeed in the early school
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-15
Effects of Food Marketing to Kids: I'm Lovin' It?
National Health Policy Forum
This 16-page US policy brief reviews key research findings and recommendations on food marketing and its effects on childhood obesity
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2006-09-13
A Toolkit of Interventions to Assist Young People to Negotiate Transitional Pathways
National Drug Strategy - Australia
This 93-page Australian report describes interventions for preventing drug use and other risk factors leading to negative life course outcomes for young people
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-09
Child Care Choices And Children's Cognitive Achievement: The Case of Single Mothers
Institute for Policy Research
This 65-page US research evaluates the effect of home inputs on the cognitive development of children of single mothers
Families, Children & Youth
, Education Posted: 2006-08-23
Proceedings of the International Forum on Family Relationships in Transition
Australian Institute of Family Studies
The 276-page proceedings of an international forum held in Australia to discuss the legislative, practical and policy responses to family relationships in transition
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2006-08-21
Impacts of a Summer Learning Program
Urban Institute
This 77-page US report assesses BELL, a summer programme designed to improve academic skills, parental involvement and social behaviour among low-inclome children and families
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-08-11
Let's Walk Before We Run: Cautionary Advice on Childcare
C.D. Howe Institute
A 21-page Canadian Commentary arguing that childcare programmes should be targeted on disadvantaged families
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-08-11
The Impact of Young Motherhood
Social Policy Research Centre
This 4-page Australian article examines the economic situation of young mothers in Australia
Families, Children & Youth
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-08-07
Families at Risk: The Effects of Chronic and Multiple Disadvantage
Government of South Australia et al.
An 84-page Australian study drawing attention to the strengths and challenges for parents living in situations of chronic and multiple disadvantage with children aged 0-7 years
Families, Children & Youth
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-08-07
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 & Youth
Posted: 2006-08-07
Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Annual Report 2005
Office of the Chief Coroner - Ontario
The 157-page annual report of a Canadian committee established to prevent deaths resulting from domestic violence
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-08-03
Making Appropriate Parenting Arrangements in Family Violence Cases
Department of Justice - Canada
This 76-page Canadian report was written to assist policy makers and practitioners to deal with the difficult issues arising in making post-separation parenting arrangements in cases where there are family violence issues
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-08-03
Street Youth in Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 56-page report on prevalence and risk behaviour data among Canadian youth
Families, Children & Youth
, Health Posted: 2006-07-26
Children At Risk of Social Exclusion: Methodology and Overview
NATSEM
A 17-page Australian paper reporting on recent work measuring children at risk of social exclusion
Families, Children & Youth
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-07-25
Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents
Generations United
This 45-page US report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the ability of the child welfare system to combat the effect of meth and other issues facing children and their families
Families, Children & Youth
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2006-07-22
The Role of Environmental Characteristics in Changing the Pathways to Adolescent Antisocial Behaviour of High- and Low-Risk Children
Australian Institute of Family Studies
This 31-page Auustralian conference presentation explores the ways in which developmental pathways of resilient and low-risk but antisocial children can be identified
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2006-07-18
Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education
Harvard Family Research Project
An 8-page US brief synthesizing the latest research on how family involvement contributes to young children's learning and development
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-07-13
Poverty and Disadvantage Among Australian Children: A Spatial Perspective
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
This 36-page Australian paper utilizes census microdata and focuses on well-being and disadvantage from the child's perspective to measure social exclusion spatially
Families, Children & Youth
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-07-11
Down the Track: TAFE Outcomes for Young People Two Years On
National Centre for Vocational and Education Research
A 41-page Australian report of a survey evaluating the outcomes of technical and further education for students aged 15-24
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-07-11
Sexual Violence Offenders: Prevention and Intervention Approaches
Australian Institute of Family Studies
This 54-page Australian report examines how theoretical explanations of sexual violence have shaped intervention and community responses; it provides a critical analysis of the different treatment paradigms used in Australia and examines ways in which treatment and prevention strategies can be improved
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-07-04
A FiveYear Stocktake of the Steps Taken by the New Zealand Government and Civil Society to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
This 40-page document reports on the steps taken by New Zealand since 2001 to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-07-03
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 & Youth
Posted: 2006-07-02
Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents
Generations United
A 45-page US report that chronicles the harmful effects of methamphetamine on children and their families
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-26
Work, Family and Parenting Study: Research Findings
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
A New Zealand research report providing a picture of the reciprocal relationship between paid work, family life and raising children
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-06-24
What About the Kids? Improving the Experiences of Infants and Young People in a Changing World
New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People
This 76-page Australian paper offers concrete sugggestions for policy improvements to support the care and education of babies and young children
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-06-22
Helping California Youths with Disabilities Transition to Work or Postsecondary Education
US Government Accountability Office
The 27-page summary of a conference held to discuss challenges experienced when assisting Californian youths with disabilities to work or postsecondary education
Disability
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-21
Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships
Research Service - Parliament of New South Wales
A 73-page Australian briefing paper surveying Australian legal arrangements for same-sex relationships
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-06-13
Parenting Partnerships in Culturally Diverse Settings: A Care Provider Perspective
Australian Institute of Family Studies
A 40-page Australian paper focusing on the extent to which carers in centre care and family care contexts work with parents to understand their perspectives on childrearing
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-06-13
Equal Access? Appropriate and Affordable Childcare for Every Child
Institute for Public Policy Research
This 43-page report argues that the UK government should aim for a childcare system that promotes child development, supports complex family lives and enables parental employment as the best route out of poverty
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2006-06-13
The Relative Effectiveness of 10 Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in the United States
Rand Corporation
A 126-page report on the results of a comparative study of youth substance abuse treatment programs in the US
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-07
How Deployments Affect Service Members
Rand Corporation
A 150-page study of the challenges faced by US active-duty service members in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-02
Evaluation of the Young Volunteer Challenge Pilot Programme: Research Report
Department for Education and Skills
This 91-page UK report presents the findings from the evaluation of the Young Volunteer Challenge (YVC) pilot programme, testing whether the YVC model led to an increase in volunteering among young people from low-income backgrounds
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-05-31
Parental Responsibility Laws
Parliamentary Library - New South Wales
A 57-page Australian briefing paper dealing with issues raised by the decision of the NSW government to enable the imposition of parental responsibility contracts on parents of children at risk of neglect
Families, Children & Youth
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2006-05-29
The Effect of Specific Welfare Policies on Poverty
Urban Institute
This 51-page US study measures the effect of different policies on the poverty rates of ever-single mothers and their children
Poverty & Hunger
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-27
Delinquent Youth Groups and Offending: Findings from the 2004 Offending, Crime and Justice Survey
Home Office - UK
A 68-page UK report presenting figures on the extent of membership of 'delinquent youth groups' among young people aged 10-19 in England and Wales
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-27
Pre-K Education: The Trillion Dollar Edge
Pew Trusts
Article tracing the development of pre-school education in the US, and describing its benefits
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-26
Police Cautioning in Queensland: The Impact on Juvenile Offending Pathways
Australian Institute of Criminology
A 6-page Australian report studying the impact on re-offending of cautioning young first offenders compared with the impact of prosecution
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-09
The Other Glass Ceiling: The Domestic Politics of Parenting
Demos UK
A 123-page UK report examining the everyday lives of families with children
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-05-04
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 & Youth
Posted: 2006-05-04
Who Cares? The Cost of Caring in Australia 2002 to 2005
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
A 28-page study examining how the future caring needs in Australian families might be resourced
Ageing
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-03
Families, Incomes and Jobs
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
A 116-page report detailing how Australians have been living over the past three years, specifically in respect of families, incomes and employment
Families, Children & Youth
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-03
The Effect of Investing in Early Education on Economic Growth
Brookings Institution
An 8-page US policy brief analyzing the impact of a high-quality universal pre-school policy on economic growth
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-02
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
Families with Children in Britain: Findings from the 2004 Families and Children Study
Department for Work and Pensions - UK
This 396-page study explores the characteristics and circumstances of families and children in Britain in 2004
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-04-12
Child Care Quality in Australia
Australia Institute
This 11-page summary of a discussion paper gives the findings of a survey comparing the quality of care in different categories of day-long child care centres
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-04-12
Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking
Rand Corporation
A 5-page US summary of research examining the linkage between alcohol advertising and underage drinking
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-04-11
Does Child Abuse Cause Crime?
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 64-page discussion paper studying the effects of child maltreatment on crime
Crime, Law & Order
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-04-11
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-04-07
Positive Futures Impact Report: End of Season Report
Home Office - UK
A 48-page report on Positive Futures, a UK sports-based social inclusion programme, listing its key achievements and examining its likely future course
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-03-26
National Drug Campaign: Evaluation of Phase Two
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 221-page Australian report assesses the effectiveness of the National Drugs Campagn targeting youth and parents
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-03-24
Outcomes for Participants in Youth Development Programmes
Department for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This 96-page study examines the benefits of youth development programmes in Australia, together with students' expectations, attitudes and skills
Families, Children & Youth
Posted: 2006-03-24
Starting Well or Losing their Way? The Position of Youth in the Labour Market in OECD Countries
OECD
A 72-page report highlighting trends in the youth labour market of OECD countries over the past decade
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-12
Risk, Protective Factors and Resilience to Drug Use: Identifying Resilient Young People and Learning from Their Experience
Home Office - UK
This 98-page UK report presents the findings of a study exploring young people's resilience to drug use
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-10
Predictive Factors for Illicit Drug Use Among Young People: A Literature Review
Home Office - UK
A 56-page UK literature review of factors associated with increased risk of drug abuse among young people, based on an analysis of 78 studies
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-10
Recent Progress in Marriage and Relationship Education in Australia
AFIS
A 9-page Australian briefing paper summarizing recent developments aimed at addressing challenges and directions in marriage and relationship education
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-03
Growing Up in Australia: 2005-06 Annual Report
AIFS
This 44-page report of a longitudinal study is designed to provide an evidence base for family and children's policy in Australia
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-02-03
Child Protection Australia 2005-06
AIHW
This 104-page report provides comprehensive information on child protection in Australia
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2007-01-29
The Pathways to Prevention Project
Key Centre
This 132-page Australian report deals with an innovative programme of community action designed to reduce the incidence of developmental problems in childhood
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-29
Linking to Learn and Learning to Link
Key Centre
This 10-page paper describes an Australian project designed to build integrated systems of school-based support for children and families in disadvantaged communities
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-29
The Economic Costs of Child Poverty
Urban Institute
US testimony on the costs of child poverty and the implications for public policy
Poverty & Hunger , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-28
Los Angeles County Juvenile Crime Prevention Act: Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Report
Rand Corporation
This 159-page US report deals with the outcomes of measures designed to reduce juvenile crime in Los Angeles County
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-23
Stengthening the Capacity of Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
This 656-page Australian survey throws new light on why most existing intervention programmes fail to overcome indigenous disadvantage
Indigenous Affairs , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-22
Community Perceptions of Domestic Violence
AIC
A single-page summary of the results of an Australian survey of contemporary community attitudes to violence against women, analysed by majority and minority communities
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-19
Social Inclusion and Exclusion Among Australia's Children
NATSEM
A 49-page discussion paper reviewing the literature relating to key aspects affecting social inclusion and exclusion among Australia's children
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-16
School Readiness, Full-Day Kindergarten and Student Achievement: An Empirical Investigation
Rand Corporation
This US report examines how childrens' skills and knowledge at kindergarten entry predict achievement in later grades
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-11
Documentation of 'Care Packages' for Children in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben Model
SFI
This 44-page Danish working paper consists of documentation for the modelling of schemes implemented in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben model for use in the 'Carearchitecture' childcare project
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2007-01-10
Evaluation of Meningococcal B Immunisation National Roll Out
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 78-page report evaluates New Zealand's meningococcal B immunisation programme
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-09
Guidelines for Juvenile Information Sharing
NCJRS
A 37-page US report providing comprehensive guidelines for improving information-sharing among agencies involved with at-risk youth and juvenile offenders
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-09
Measuring Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An updated Australian brief reviewing the literature and statistics on violence against women and sexual assault in Australia and internationally
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-01-08
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 & Order Posted: 2007-01-04
Analysis of the National Childhood Obesity Database 2005-06
Department of Health
A 23-page summary of the data availabale on childhood obesity in the UK
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-12-29
The Changing Role of Grandparents
AFRC
A 9-page Australian briefing that traces the changing role of grandparents over the past 20 years, examines the issues facing them in their new roles and discussing how service providers might support them
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-12-19
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-12-13
Ontario's Early Childhood Development and Early Learning and Child Care: Investments and Outcomes
Government of Ontario
This 37-page annual report for 2004/2005 details Ontario's investments in early childhood development, early learning and child care, and examines outcomes
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-12-12
At-Risk and Delinquent Girls Programs in the SafeFutures Demonstration
Urban Institute
This 144-page US report examines programmes that use community strategies to prevent and control female juvenile delinquency
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-12-08
Preschool Is School, Sometimes
Hoover Institution
A study summary showing that high-quality teaching in early childhood education can close the achievement gap
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-12-02
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-12-01
Trends in U.S. Foster Care Adoption Legislation
Urban Institute
A 128-page US study examining recent state legislation dealing with the adoption of children from foster care
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-22
Early Childhood Education: Pathways to Quality and Equity for all Children
ACER
A 75-page report reviewing early childhood education in Australia
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-20
The Impact of Young Motherhood on Education, Employment and Marriage
SPRC
A 37-page Australian discussion paper examining the outcomes of women who have their first child when young
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-20
Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Care and Education
UNESCO
A 405-page report on global progress to providing universal basic education, with particular focus on early childhood care and education
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-20
Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care Performance Indicators
AIHW
A 151-page report on the use of child protection and out-of-home care performance indicators in Australia
Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-15
How Schools Can Help Students Recover from Traumatic Experiences
Rand Corporation
A 75-page US toolkit showing how to provide school-based mental health programmes for children exposed to violence, natural disasters and other traumatic events
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-11
Young People and Their Parents: Supporting Families Through Changes that Occur in Adolescence
AIFS
A 7-page Australian briefing paper exploring the changes experienced by young people and their families during the adolescent period
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-11-11
Children's Mental Health: Facts for Policymakers
NCCP
This 4-page US fact sheet highlights the extent of mental problems among children and the lack of adequate services
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2006-11-03
What Works in Stimulating Creativity Amongst Socially Excluded Young People
NFER
A 138-page UK report of a project investigating what works in stimulating creativity in socially-excluded young adults
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-31
Evaluation Plan: Early Intervention Program
SPRC
A 42-page Australian plan for the evaluation of a voluntary intervention programme designed to assist families encountering problems in caring for their children
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-30
Maternal Deaths in Australia 2000-2002
AIHW
This 132-page report is an observational study of maternal deaths in Australia
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-30
Understanding the Effects of Siblings on Child Mortality: Evidence from India
IZA
A 39-page discussion paper examining the impacts of sibling spacing on child mortality
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-27
Labor Market Experiences and Transition to Adulthood
IRP
A 36-page US discussion paper measuring the labour market behaviour of young adults and associations with the transitions to young adulthood as measured by living with parents, being married or cohabiting
Families, Children & Youth , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-10-25
Parental Leave Benefit Reform in Germany: Costs and Labour Market Outcomes of Moving Towards the Scandinavian Model
DIW Berlin
This 25-page discussion paper investigates the impact of German parental leave benefit reform on fertility rates and employment rates of young mothers
Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-25
New Approach to Child Dispute Services in the Family Court of Australia
AFRC
A 2-page article describing a new model being introduced in the Australian Family Court to deal with disputes over arrangements for children following separation
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-10-12
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-10-11
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-10-11
The First Report - Task Force for Action on Violence Within Families
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
A 40-page programme of action to improve the manner in which family violence is addressed in New Zealand
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2006-09-27
The Pathways to Prevention Program: Doing Developmental Prevention
A 6-page paper reporting interim results of an Australian programme involving family, school and community in a series of interventions designed to prevent anti-social behaviour
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-25
World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation
World Bank
A 336-page report dealing with the challenges and opportunities posed by the record number of young people in developing countries
International Development , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-25
Immigration and Child and Family Policy
Urban Institute
A 36-page report assessing how the changing demographics of the low-income child population are affecting child and familly policy in the US (with special reference to immigrant families)
Immigration & Refugees , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-21
Not Your Father's PE: Obesity, Exercise, and the Role of Schools
Hoover Institution
A 7-page US article examining the relationship between exercise, PE classes and childhood obesity
Health , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-19
Making a Difference: How Ofsted Inspections Improved Inadequate Care for Children
OFSTED
A 19-page UK report demonstrating the impact of inspection on improving the quality of care for children
Families, Children & Youth , Education Posted: 2006-09-18
Effective Preschool Curricula and Teaching Strategies
NCCP
This 40-page US issue brief identifies approaches to help young children succeed in the early school
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-15
Effects of Food Marketing to Kids: I'm Lovin' It?
National Health Policy Forum
This 16-page US policy brief reviews key research findings and recommendations on food marketing and its effects on childhood obesity
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2006-09-13
A Toolkit of Interventions to Assist Young People to Negotiate Transitional Pathways
National Drug Strategy - Australia
This 93-page Australian report describes interventions for preventing drug use and other risk factors leading to negative life course outcomes for young people
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-09-09
Child Care Choices And Children's Cognitive Achievement: The Case of Single Mothers
Institute for Policy Research
This 65-page US research evaluates the effect of home inputs on the cognitive development of children of single mothers
Families, Children & Youth , Education Posted: 2006-08-23
Proceedings of the International Forum on Family Relationships in Transition
Australian Institute of Family Studies
The 276-page proceedings of an international forum held in Australia to discuss the legislative, practical and policy responses to family relationships in transition
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2006-08-21
Impacts of a Summer Learning Program
Urban Institute
This 77-page US report assesses BELL, a summer programme designed to improve academic skills, parental involvement and social behaviour among low-inclome children and families
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-08-11
Let's Walk Before We Run: Cautionary Advice on Childcare
C.D. Howe Institute
A 21-page Canadian Commentary arguing that childcare programmes should be targeted on disadvantaged families
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-08-11
The Impact of Young Motherhood
Social Policy Research Centre
This 4-page Australian article examines the economic situation of young mothers in Australia
Families, Children & Youth , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-08-07
Families at Risk: The Effects of Chronic and Multiple Disadvantage
Government of South Australia et al.
An 84-page Australian study drawing attention to the strengths and challenges for parents living in situations of chronic and multiple disadvantage with children aged 0-7 years
Families, Children & Youth , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-08-07
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-08-07
Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Annual Report 2005
Office of the Chief Coroner - Ontario
The 157-page annual report of a Canadian committee established to prevent deaths resulting from domestic violence
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-08-03
Making Appropriate Parenting Arrangements in Family Violence Cases
Department of Justice - Canada
This 76-page Canadian report was written to assist policy makers and practitioners to deal with the difficult issues arising in making post-separation parenting arrangements in cases where there are family violence issues
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-08-03
Street Youth in Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 56-page report on prevalence and risk behaviour data among Canadian youth
Families, Children & Youth , Health Posted: 2006-07-26
Children At Risk of Social Exclusion: Methodology and Overview
NATSEM
A 17-page Australian paper reporting on recent work measuring children at risk of social exclusion
Families, Children & Youth , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-07-25
Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents
Generations United
This 45-page US report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the ability of the child welfare system to combat the effect of meth and other issues facing children and their families
Families, Children & Youth , Drug Abuse Posted: 2006-07-22
The Role of Environmental Characteristics in Changing the Pathways to Adolescent Antisocial Behaviour of High- and Low-Risk Children
Australian Institute of Family Studies
This 31-page Auustralian conference presentation explores the ways in which developmental pathways of resilient and low-risk but antisocial children can be identified
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2006-07-18
Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education
Harvard Family Research Project
An 8-page US brief synthesizing the latest research on how family involvement contributes to young children's learning and development
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-07-13
Poverty and Disadvantage Among Australian Children: A Spatial Perspective
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
This 36-page Australian paper utilizes census microdata and focuses on well-being and disadvantage from the child's perspective to measure social exclusion spatially
Families, Children & Youth , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-07-11
Down the Track: TAFE Outcomes for Young People Two Years On
National Centre for Vocational and Education Research
A 41-page Australian report of a survey evaluating the outcomes of technical and further education for students aged 15-24
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-07-11
Sexual Violence Offenders: Prevention and Intervention Approaches
Australian Institute of Family Studies
This 54-page Australian report examines how theoretical explanations of sexual violence have shaped intervention and community responses; it provides a critical analysis of the different treatment paradigms used in Australia and examines ways in which treatment and prevention strategies can be improved
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-07-04
A FiveYear Stocktake of the Steps Taken by the New Zealand Government and Civil Society to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
This 40-page document reports on the steps taken by New Zealand since 2001 to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-07-03
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-07-02
Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents
Generations United
A 45-page US report that chronicles the harmful effects of methamphetamine on children and their families
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-26
Work, Family and Parenting Study: Research Findings
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
A New Zealand research report providing a picture of the reciprocal relationship between paid work, family life and raising children
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-24
What About the Kids? Improving the Experiences of Infants and Young People in a Changing World
New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People
This 76-page Australian paper offers concrete sugggestions for policy improvements to support the care and education of babies and young children
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-22
Helping California Youths with Disabilities Transition to Work or Postsecondary Education
US Government Accountability Office
The 27-page summary of a conference held to discuss challenges experienced when assisting Californian youths with disabilities to work or postsecondary education
Disability , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-21
Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships
Research Service - Parliament of New South Wales
A 73-page Australian briefing paper surveying Australian legal arrangements for same-sex relationships
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-13
Parenting Partnerships in Culturally Diverse Settings: A Care Provider Perspective
Australian Institute of Family Studies
A 40-page Australian paper focusing on the extent to which carers in centre care and family care contexts work with parents to understand their perspectives on childrearing
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-13
Equal Access? Appropriate and Affordable Childcare for Every Child
Institute for Public Policy Research
This 43-page report argues that the UK government should aim for a childcare system that promotes child development, supports complex family lives and enables parental employment as the best route out of poverty
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2006-06-13
The Relative Effectiveness of 10 Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in the United States
Rand Corporation
A 126-page report on the results of a comparative study of youth substance abuse treatment programs in the US
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-07
How Deployments Affect Service Members
Rand Corporation
A 150-page study of the challenges faced by US active-duty service members in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-06-02
Evaluation of the Young Volunteer Challenge Pilot Programme: Research Report
Department for Education and Skills
This 91-page UK report presents the findings from the evaluation of the Young Volunteer Challenge (YVC) pilot programme, testing whether the YVC model led to an increase in volunteering among young people from low-income backgrounds
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-31
Parental Responsibility Laws
Parliamentary Library - New South Wales
A 57-page Australian briefing paper dealing with issues raised by the decision of the NSW government to enable the imposition of parental responsibility contracts on parents of children at risk of neglect
Families, Children & Youth , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2006-05-29
The Effect of Specific Welfare Policies on Poverty
Urban Institute
This 51-page US study measures the effect of different policies on the poverty rates of ever-single mothers and their children
Poverty & Hunger , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-27
Delinquent Youth Groups and Offending: Findings from the 2004 Offending, Crime and Justice Survey
Home Office - UK
A 68-page UK report presenting figures on the extent of membership of 'delinquent youth groups' among young people aged 10-19 in England and Wales
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-27
Pre-K Education: The Trillion Dollar Edge
Pew Trusts
Article tracing the development of pre-school education in the US, and describing its benefits
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-26
Police Cautioning in Queensland: The Impact on Juvenile Offending Pathways
Australian Institute of Criminology
A 6-page Australian report studying the impact on re-offending of cautioning young first offenders compared with the impact of prosecution
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-09
The Other Glass Ceiling: The Domestic Politics of Parenting
Demos UK
A 123-page UK report examining the everyday lives of families with children
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-04
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-05-04
Who Cares? The Cost of Caring in Australia 2002 to 2005
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
A 28-page study examining how the future caring needs in Australian families might be resourced
Ageing , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-03
Families, Incomes and Jobs
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
A 116-page report detailing how Australians have been living over the past three years, specifically in respect of families, incomes and employment
Families, Children & Youth , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-03
The Effect of Investing in Early Education on Economic Growth
Brookings Institution
An 8-page US policy brief analyzing the impact of a high-quality universal pre-school policy on economic growth
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-05-02
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
Families with Children in Britain: Findings from the 2004 Families and Children Study
Department for Work and Pensions - UK
This 396-page study explores the characteristics and circumstances of families and children in Britain in 2004
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-04-12
Child Care Quality in Australia
Australia Institute
This 11-page summary of a discussion paper gives the findings of a survey comparing the quality of care in different categories of day-long child care centres
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-04-12
Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking
Rand Corporation
A 5-page US summary of research examining the linkage between alcohol advertising and underage drinking
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-04-11
Does Child Abuse Cause Crime?
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 64-page discussion paper studying the effects of child maltreatment on crime
Crime, Law & Order , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-04-11
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 & Youth Posted: 2006-04-07
Positive Futures Impact Report: End of Season Report
Home Office - UK
A 48-page report on Positive Futures, a UK sports-based social inclusion programme, listing its key achievements and examining its likely future course
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-03-26
National Drug Campaign: Evaluation of Phase Two
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 221-page Australian report assesses the effectiveness of the National Drugs Campagn targeting youth and parents
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-03-24
Outcomes for Participants in Youth Development Programmes
Department for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This 96-page study examines the benefits of youth development programmes in Australia, together with students' expectations, attitudes and skills
Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2006-03-24