This brief helps youth program providers of out-of-school time programs identify peer conflict and bullying and promote positive peer conflict resolution techniques. It defines traditional bullying and cyberbullying and provides information on how common bullying is, who is likely to be a bully, victim, or both, how to recognize and reduce bullying.
This brief presents information about factors that limit enrollment and prevent engagement in out-of school time programs and activities, helping to fill a critical gap in our understanding of why some children and adolescents do not participate in these programs.
This report is a resource to help parents and other caregivers understand the potential impact of exposure to violence on the development of their children.
This guide provides police with information about the causes and extent of bullying in schools and includes recommendations for developing practices and policies that promote student safety.
This brief provides an overview of what we know and don’t know about measuring the quality of children’s environments in nonparental care settings, given the current status of the research. It addresses three key questions concerning the measurement of quality and provides suggestions for ongoing research and dialogue related to each question.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This short report is based on SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) conducted by the Office of Applied Studies in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The population of our nation is becoming increasingly diverse. Here are some suggestions to help your child get along with people of varied backgrounds and abilities in the United States today.
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.
