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 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.
This report examines the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act in Maryland and Virginia, and its goal of meeting the educational needs of low achieving students in the nation
This report summarizes data from the national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) which examined changes in violence-related behaviors among high school students in the United States during 1991-2003
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.
