Families, Children & Youth
Paid Leave in the States
NCCP
This 12-page US brief examines existing paid leave policies in the US and concludes with recommendations for policymakers considering paid leave.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-18
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
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
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
Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Public Schools: Findings From the School Survey on Crime and Safety: 2009–10
NCES
This 85-page US report provides statistical data on crime, violence, discipline, and safety in U.S. public schools
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-05-31
Girls’ Delinquency
NCJRS
This 4-page US fact sheet examines the upward trend in girls' delinquency
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-17
Children's Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey
NCJRS
A 12-page US survey examining children's exposure to violence in the home, school, and community
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2009-11-01
Best Practices to Address Community Gang Problems
NCJRS
A 74-page US guidance paper for communities considering how to address an actual or potential youth gang problem
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-02
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
Co-occurrence of Substance Use Behaviors in Youth
NCJRS
This 8-page US Bulletin analyzes the prevalence and overlap of substance-related behaviors among youth, with comparisons by age group, gender, and race/ethnicity.
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-24
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
Issues for the Safety and Wellbeing of Children in Families With Multiple and Complex problems: The co-occurrence of domestic violence, Parental Substance Misuse, and Mental Health Problems
NCPC
This 24-page Australian paper investigates the separate impacts of parental substance misuse, domestic violence and parental mental health problems. It presents evidence regarding the extent to which these problems co-occur and a discussion of the wider context of exclusion and disadvantage, its causes and its consequences
Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2010-12-22
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
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
Making the Right Turn: A Guide About Improving Transition Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System
NCWD
This US guide provides professionals with well-researched and documented facts, offers evidence-based research, highlights promising practices, and provides the Guideposts for Success for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System, in addition to pointing out areas requiring further attention by policymakers and identifying promising practices
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-21
Ladders of Learning: Fighting Fadeout by Advancing PK-3 Alignment
New America Foundation
A 6-page U.S. issue brief arguing a case for transforming pre-school kindergarten and the first three years of school into a continuum of learning
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2006-03-01
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
Ninth Australian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
New South Wales Department of Community Services
A page listing all the papers and presentations given at this conference, with direct links
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-08-17
Enforcing Law on Tobacco Sales to Minors: Getting the Question and Action Right
New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
This 4-page Australian paper examines effectiveness of regulation and law enforcement pertaining to tobacco promotion, sale and public use
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-13
Report on Maternity: Maternal and Newborn Information 2002
New Zealand Ministry of Health
A 128-page report on the outcomes, availability and utilization of maternity services for women who gave birth in New Zealand in 2002
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-08-09
Young People and Alcohol: Some Statistics to 2002 on Possible Effects of Lowering the Drinking Age
New Zealand Ministry of Justice
A 60-page New Zealand report assessing the effects of lowering the legal minimum drinking age in 1999 from 20 to 18
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-06-03
Stepfamilies and Resilience
New Zealand Ministry of Social Development
A New Zealand study of stepfamilies designed to examine and understand the impact of the quality of relationships on factors representing resilience in these families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-08-10
Whole Child Approach: A guide to Applying the Whole Child Approach
New Zealand Ministry of Social Development
This 24-page New Zealand guide follows a governmental decision to make the whole child approach the basis for child policy and service development. It provides a rationale for the approach, guidance on how to apply it and examples of its application
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-09-21
Patterns of Family Formation and Change in New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Social Development
This 94-page report describes a range of changes over recent decades in patterns of family formation, dissolution and reconstitution
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-17
Sex and Relationships Education in Other Countries
NFER
This 43-page UK presentation demonstrates the variety of approaches that different countries have adopted to teach sex and relationships education (SRE), and whether learning the facts of life at school should be compulsory
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-02-04
Evaluation of the PhunkyFoods programme
NFER
An 88-page assessment of a UK programme designed to teach primary children key messages related to healthy eating and physical exercise in a light hearted and fun manner through art, drama, music, play and practical experience with food.
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-11-17
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
Positivity in Practice: Approaches to Improving Perceptions of Young People and their Involvement in Crime and Anti-social Behaviour
NFER
The aim of this 68-page UK research was to investigate the approaches being taken by local authorities and partner organisations to improve how young people are perceived, especially in relation to youth crime and anti-social behaviour
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-06-27
Children's Mental Health
NHPF
The 6-page report of a US forum held to consider the prevalence, illness burden, and efforts at prevention and early intervention of mental illness in children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-11-29
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
Children's Health and the Environment in North America
North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
This 144-page report on children's health and the environment in North America presents 13 indicators under three thematic areas
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-02-01
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
Raising the Game: Mainstreaming Children's Rights
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that children’s rights should be mainstreamed into broader development policy debates
Families, Children & Youth, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-12-10
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
Intergenerational Transmission of Disadvantage
OECD
This 114-page report surveys the research in OECD countries on intergenerational mobility
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-15
Early Maternal Employment and Child Development in Five OECD countries
OECD
This 53-page report investigates the effects of maternal employment on child development
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-10-12
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
Child Well-being and Sole Parent Family Structure in the OECD: An Analysis
OECD
This 74-page working paper addresses the causal impact of being raised in a sole-parent family on child well-being across the OECD using a cross-country meta-analysis and a literature review
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-03-26
Effective Youth Services: Good Practice
Office for Standards in Education U.K.
A 29-page report providing case studies of the good practice observed during a programme to inspect all local authority youth services in the U.K.
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-07-22
The State of Australia's Young People: A report on the Social, Economic, Health and Family Lives of Young People
Office for Youth - Australia
This 139-page report presents a comprehensive picture of how young Australians are faring. The report’s findings were based on national data sources, existing literature, stakeholder interviews and focus groups with young people
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-11-06
Offending at 16 to 20 years of Age: Identifying Youth for Intensive Intervention
Office of Crime, Statistics and Research, Government of South Australia
A 33-page study of juvenile offenders in Australia to determine who would benefit from intensive intervention
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-25
The Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework: Promoting Family Engagement and School Readiness from Prenatal to Age 8
Office of Head Start
This 22-page US framework document highlights a set of desired outcomes in early childhood learning and examples of strategies to achieve them
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2011-10-10
Resilient Girls: Factors that Protect Against Delinquency
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This 16-page US bulletin examines a select number of factors that research suggests may “protect” girls who are at risk for becoming delinquent
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-01-30
Explanations for the Decline in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This 12-page US bulletin examines possible reasons for the decline in child sexual abuse cases and proposes further research
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-02-27
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
Safeguarding Children
OFSTED
A 114-page report examining the UK arrangements for safeguarding children and young people
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-14
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
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OFW
This 84-page Australian report studies the support and accommodation needs of women and children affected by family violence
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2008-10-05
Highlights of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey
OJJDP
A 2-page US fact sheet highlighting recent trends in gang problems
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-07-29
Own Motion Investigation into Child Protection: Out of Home Care
Ombudsman Victoria
This 135-page Australian report examines the role of the Department of Human Services (the department) in responding to reports from the community regarding children perceived to be at risk of harm
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-06-03
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OWF
This 84-page Australian report investigates the support and accommodation needs of women (and children) affected by domestic and family violence
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2008-12-04
Recruiting and Retaining Older African American and Hispanic Boys in After-School Programs: What We Know and What We Still Need to Learn
P/PV
This 17-page US brief provides an overview of promising strategies for recruiting and retaining middle- and high-school-aged African-American and Hispanic males in after-school programmes
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2010-06-24
AfterZones: Creating a Citywide System to Support and Sustain High-Quality After-School Programs
P/PV
This US report analyzes the implementation of the AfterZone initiative—a citywide system-building effort that aims to provide high-quality, accessible out-of-school-time services to middle school youth
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-30
Making Every Day Count: Boys & Girls Clubs’ Role in Promoting Positive Outcomes for Teens
P/PV
This 82-page US report examines how club participation is related to youth's positive and healthy development in three outcome areas: good character and citizenship, academic success and healthy lifestyles
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-06-05
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
Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverages
Parliament of Australia
A 119-page Australian report on harmful alcohol consumption by young people
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-25
High-Wire Act: Cyber-Safety and the Young
Parliament of Australia Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety
An Australian report on a range of issues related to Cyber-Safety and young internet users
Families, Children & Youth, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-06-22
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
Obesity Prevention in Young Children: What Does the Evidence Say?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian paper discusses the main issues relating to overweight and obesity prevention in early childhood (that is children aged between 0 and 5 years). It examines trends in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australian preschoolers; comments on the evidence suggesting that obesity in early childhood increases the risk of adult obesity; considers the challenges associated with measuring weight in young children; and summarises the evidence underpinning obesity prevention and treatment options commonly used for young children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-28
Preschool Education in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian backgrounder into research on early childhood intervention and education
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-14
Measuring Violence Against Women: A Review of the Literature and Statistics
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian parliamentary brief drawing on major Australian and international research providing data on the extent and nature of violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-07
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
Marketing Obesity? Junk Food, Advertising and Kids
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 48-page Australian paper examines the debate over the importance of foods high in fat, sugar and salt in childhood obesity
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-20
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
Domestic Violence in Australia: An Overview of the Issues 2011
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 41-page background note is a guide to research and resources on domestic violence in Australia. It includes an overview of research on the prevalence of domestic violence, attitudes and risk factors, at risk groups and communities and the costs of domestic violence to communities and to the economy. It also covers policy approaches designed to prevent domestic violence
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-12-02
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 & OrderPosted: 2006-05-29
The Digital World of Young Children: Emergent Literacy
Pearson Foundation
This US paper examines the latest research on the ways in which young children make use of increasingly personalized and mobile media – including cell phones, television, video games, smart devices, and computers. The report focuses on the impact of these new ways of learning and also highlights the degree to which these emergent literacies are rooted in young people’s use of common-place mobile devices – especially in developing and least-developed nations
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-29
Foster Care: Voices from the Inside
Pew Charitable Trusts
This 34-page report highlights the structural factors responsible for "a child welfare system (US) that is overly reliant on foster care" and the human costs resulting from the system
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-02-23
Fostering the Future: Safety, Permanence and Well-Being for Children in Foster Care
Pew Charitable Trusts
This 70-page U.S. report on foster care makes significant recommendations for improvement in federal funding and in the role of the courts
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-05-25
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 & YouthPosted: 2006-05-26
Not Working: Why Workfare Should Replace the New Deal
Policy Exchange
A 74-page U.K. paper arguing that the "New Deal for Young People" has been ineffective and should be replaced by a system based on the workfare system as adopted in Wisconsin, US.A.
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-05-09
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
Nurse Family Partnership Shows Sustained Improvement on Key Indicators of Maternal and Child Wellbeing
PPN
An updated US summary report on the benefits of a home visitation programme
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-06-05
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
Boys' Biopsychosocial Difficulties During the Teenage Years
PRI
A 41-page Canadian discussion paper providing a comprehensive review and synthesis of research on trends, prevelance and influences of risky social behaviours during adolescence
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-29
Healthy Transitions to Adulthood: Moving to Integrated Mental Health Care
PRI
A 51-page Canadian report on youth mental health and healthy transitions to adulthood
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-01-07
Digital Handcuffs or Electronic Nannies: Children, Privacy and Emerging Surveillance Technologies
Privacy Victoria
This 41-page Australian paper offers an introduction to current and foreshadowed technologies that will enable the surveillance of children and young people
Families, Children & Youth, Personal PrivacyPosted: 2010-07-18
Paid Parental Leave: Support for Parents with Newborn Children
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 585-page Australian report into supporting the parents of newborn children with paid parental leave
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-11
Work Choices of Married Women: Drivers of Change
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 71-page Australian study estimates the influences affecting married women’s participation in the labour force and how this varies with changes in their lives
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-01-21
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
All Work and No Play?
Public Agenda
An 8-page summary of a U.S. study exploring how young people spend out-of-school time and what they and their parents want from out-of-school activities. Full report available to registered users
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-11-17
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
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
Addressing Street Gangs
Public Safety Canada
This 2-page Canadian research brief summarizes findings on gang crime reduction strategies
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-03-26
What Makes a Child Molester?
Public Safety Canada
A 2-page Canadian summary of research into the characteristics of individuals who sexually abuse children
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-15
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
Gangs and Social Networking
Public Safety Canada
A 2-page Canadian brief on the use of social networking websites by criminal gangs
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-03-26
Leaving the Street: Young Fathers Move From Hustling to Legitimate Work
Public/Private Ventures
This 52-page U.S. report explores employment and "hustling" among men in a programme designed to help low-income, noncustodial fathers secure living-wage jobs, increase their involvement with their children and manage their child-support obligations
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-04
The Promise and Challenge of Mentoring High-Risk Youth: Findings from the National Faith-Based Initiative
Public/Private Ventures
A 57-page report exploring whether a monitoring program run by a faith-based organisation is a viable intervention for high-risk youth
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-24
Enriching Summer Work: An Evaluation of the Summer Career Exploration Program
Public/Private Ventures
A 51-page U.S. report evaluating the impact of a privately-funded summer job programme for low-income teenagers
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-09-28
Working Dads: Final Report on the Fathers at Work Initiative
Public/Private Ventures
This 65-page US report presents findings from an evaluation of Fathers at Work, a national demonstration designed to help low-income noncustodial fathers increase their employment and earnings, become more involved in their children's lives, and provide them with more consistent financial support
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-14
School-Based Mentoring: A Closer Look
Public/Private Ventures
A 42-page U.S. study of school-based mentoring, examining the characteristics of mentor-youth matches and the benefits gained by youth
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-03-04
Evaluating Mentoring Programs
Public/Private Ventures
A 23-page US methodological brief designed to provide programme operators and researchers with practical advice about how to assess a mentoring programme's implementation and impact
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-10-15
Guides for the Journey: Supporting High-Risk Youth with Paid Mentors and Counselors
Public/Private Ventures
A 24-page U.S. paper exploring the potential of using paid mentor-counselors to increase the level and quality of adult involvement with high-risk youth
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-07-20
The Economics of Early Childhood Policy
Rand Corporation
This 50-page US study applies economics to provide guidance for early childhood policy
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-05-17
Accomplishments in Juvenile Probation in California Over the Past Decade
Rand Corporation
A 60-page U.S. report reviewing the major initiatives undertaken by Californian probation departments during the past decade
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-31
Toolkit for Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools or Supporting Students Exposed to Trauma
Rand Corporation
This 45-page US toolkit was developed for use by school-based mental health professionals for any student with symptoms of distress following exposure to trauma. SSET was adapted from CBITS for use by any school personnel with the time and interest to work with students affected by trauma
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-26
Going to Scale with High-Quality Early Education: Choices and Consequences in Universal Pre-Kindergarten Efforts
Rand Corporation
A 101-page report describing the challenges facing U.S. efforts to create statewide public systems of pre-kindergarten services
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-31
The Impact of Changes in Kindergarten Entrance Age Policies on Children's Academic Achievement and the Child Care Needs of Families
Rand Corporation
This 159-page U.S. dissertation finds a significant positive outcome from delaying kindergarten entrance by one year
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-04-16
National Evaluation of Safe Start Promising Approaches: Assessing Program Implementation
Rand Corporation
This 292-page US report describes results of Rand's evaluation of 15 programmes designed to promote the chances of future social and psychological well-being of children who have been exposed to violence
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-05