This report shows that well-designed programs for disadvantaged children age four and younger can produce economic benefits ranging from $1.80 to $17.07 for each dollar spent on the programs.
This report includes a comprehensive review and analysis of approaches to measuring adolescent health, recommendations for use of indicators, and identifies pitfalls to avoid.
This resource list provides information on the problem of youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems with unmet mental health needs in California.
Proposition 36 was a policy initiative adopted by California to divert individuals convicted of drug possession offences to mental health treatment instead of prison.
This report discusses the issues surrounding teen dating violence, and the difficulties of addressing this problem. Alternative prevention, education, and counseling strategies must be utilized to work with victims and potential victims since teens are less likely to report dating violence.
This report includes information from a public briefing held in October 2003 by the Commission on Civil Rights examining the extent and causes of disparities in the health status and outcomes of Na
The report focuses on states' role in advancing the disparities-elimination policy agenda by providing a menu of policy interventions that have been implemented at the state level to address dispar
This policy statement provides specific guidelines for pediatricians working with youth of differing sexual orientations. It reviews prevalence rates of homosexuality, special needs of homosexual and questioning youth, and guidelines for office practices that create a safe and supportive environment.
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.
