National Initiative to Improve Adolescent and Young Adult Health by the Year 2010
This updated brief provides an annotated list of organizations and agencies that monitor trends in federal and state policies related to adolescent health priorities. It begins with three groups of lists of organizations and agencies that track policies pertaining to multiple subject areas (general adolescent health, youth development, and access to health care).
In this policy brief, the authors draw on articles in a recently released volume of The Future of Children devoted to juvenile justice to examine the problem of youth confinement in correctional fa
This report explores the dramatic changes in the law's conception of young offenders between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twenty-first.
This report is designed to inform discussions about the fairness and efficacy of drug-free zone laws by reviewing empirical findings, primarily from three states (Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Con
This policy brief indicates that school improvement policies, planning, and practices have not been effective in dealing with factors leading to and maintaining students
This policy brief looks at why and how we can stop the harsh and unequal treatment of African-American youth by the justice system versus white youth, for the same offenses, at all stages in the ju
This report draws on lessons learned from the Reclaiming Futures initiative and include measures to improve policies at the federal, state, and local levels.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This report examines barriers to reimbursement of mental health services provided in primary care settings and suggests actions to reduce these barriers. It highlights research that confirms positive effects of providing mental health services in primary care settings.
This Web site provides links to examples of state and local initiatives that address school safety, publications on bullying and zero tolerance, as well as information on legislation, programs, tra
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
