Families, Children & Youth
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
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
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
Adapting Healthy Marriage Programs for Disadvantaged and Culturally Diverse Populations: What are the Issues?
CLASP
A 12-page policy brief describing adaptations made to healthy marrige programmes in the US to accommodate disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-05
Child 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Primary and Secondary Control Enhancement Training (PASCET)
Promising Practices Network
Details of a US programme showing promise for the treatment of depression in secondary school age children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-15
It's About Time: Women, Men, Work and Family
HEROC
This 217-page Australian report is the final one in a series dealing with aspects of the work/family balance
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-13
Tackling Youth Homelessness
Department for Communities and Local Government - UK
A 25-page UK policy briefing focusing on the work of central government, local authorities and the voluntary and community sector to prevent and tackle youth homelessness
Housing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-12
Parental Care and Employment in Early Childhood
Equal Opportunities Commission
A 131-page UK report examining the link between parents' roles in caring for their chilren and their situation in the labour market
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-12
The Experience of Birth and Early Mothering After Assisted Conception
Key Centre for Women's Health in Society
A 358-page Australian thesis characterizing the postpartum psychological functioning of women conceiving through assisted reproductive technology
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-12
Good Practice in Indigenous Family Violence Prevention: Designing and Evaluating Successful Programs
Australian Domestic & Family Violence Clearing house
A 36-page paper considering the current state of good practice regarding Australian programmes designed to reduce indigenous family violence
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-05
The Economic and Societal Costs of Child Poverty
NCCP
A 10-page US testimony on the economic and societal costs of child poverty
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-02-23
An Overview of Child Well-Being in Rich Countries
UNICEF
This 52-page report examines the extent to which children's basic needs are being met in rich countries
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-02-19
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in Home-Based Foster Care
'Medical Journal of Australia'
This study identifies the prevalence of mental health problems, rates of suicidal ideation and behaviour and use of professional mental health services among children and adolescents in home-based foster care
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-02-19
Child Labor
IZA
A 103-page discussion paper providing a detailed overview of the literature on why and how children work and the consequences of that work
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-19
Marriage and Divorce: Changes and their Driving Forces
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper documenting key facts about marriage and divorce in the US over a 150 year period and examining the driving forces responsible for changes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-14
Lessons about Addressing Domestic Violence
CSSP
A 25-page US report on lessons learned relevant to building partnerships between domestic violence, child welfare and neighbouring committees
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-13
Out of Authority Placements for Special Educational Needs
Audit Commission - UK
A 60-page UK report designed to assist and challenge those involved in providing schooling for children and young people with special educational needs to contribute to the provision of improved outcomes
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-12
Better Safe than Sorry: Preventing Unintentional Injury to Chilren
Audit Commission, Healthcare Commission
A 74-page UK report examining the deployment of resources, partnership arrangements and activities to prevent unintentional injury to children in the UK
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-02-12
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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & OrderPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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, HealthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & OrderPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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, EducationPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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, HealthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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, EducationPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & HungerPosted: 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 & HungerPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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, HealthPosted: 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 & HungerPosted: 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 AbusePosted: 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 & OrderPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & HungerPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 2006-06-21