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Displaying records 21 through 40 (159 total).

Morgan E, Salomon N, Plotkin M, Cohen R. 2014. The school discipline consensus report: Strategies from the field to keep students engaged in school and out of the juvenile justice system. Lexington, KY: Council of State Governments, 436 pp.

Annotation: This report presents strategies to support educators and minimize school systems' dependence on suspension, expulsion, and arrest to manage student behaviors while promoting safe and productive learning environments that improve academic outcomes for all students and reduce their involvement in the juvenile justice system. Topics include conditions for learning, targeted behavioral interventions, school-police partnerships, courts and juvenile justice, information sharing, and data collection.

Keywords: Behavior problems, Collaboration, Criminal justice system, Discipline, Juvenile justice, Learning, Policy development, Prevention programs, Public private partnerships, Risk factors, School age children, School attendance, School failure, School role, School safety, Students, Systems development

Kann L, Kinchen S, Shanklin SL, Flint KH, Hawkins J, Harris WA, Lowry R, O'Malley Olsen E, McManus T, Chyen D, Whittle L, Taylor E, Demissie Z, Brener N, Thornton J, Moore J, Zaza S. 2014. Youth risk behavior surveillance: United States, 2013. MMWR Surveillance Summaries 63(4):1-168,

Annotation: This report summarizes results for 104 health-risk behaviors plus obesity, overweight, and asthma from the 2013 national survey, 42 state surveys, and 21 large urban school district surveys conducted among students in grades 9-12. Topics include behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including human immunodeficiency virus infection, unhealthy dietary behaviors, and physical inactivity.

Keywords: Adolescents, Health behavior, Population surveillance, Risk taking, Surveys

Abram KM, Choe JY, Washburn JJ, Teplin LA, King DC, Dulcan MK, Bassett ED. 2014. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors among detained youth. U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 11 pp. (Juvenile Justice Bulletin )

Annotation: This bulletin examines suicidal thoughts and behaviors among 1,829 children and adolescents (ages 10 to 18) in the Northwestern Juvenile Project, a longitudinal study of children and adolescents detained at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, IL. Contents include a description of the study literature review and methods, and a discussion of the findings. Topics include hopelessness, thoughts about death and dying, thoughts about suicide, suicide plan, telling someone about suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and psychiatric disorders that may increase the odds of suicide attempts.

Keywords: Adolescents, Attempted suicide, Children, Juvenile justice, Longitudinal studies, Mental health, Psychiatric disorders, Risk factors, Self destructive behavior, Statistical analysis

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2014. Strategies for reducing health disparities: Selected CDC-sponsored interventions, United States, 2014. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 63(1, Suppl.):1-48,

Institute of Medicine and National Research Council. 2014. Confronting commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of minors in the United States: A guide for the health care sector. Washington, DC: Institute of Medicine , 37 pp.

Annotation: This guide for health professionals presents findings from a comprehensive review of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of minors in the United States. Topics include the definition of the issue, guiding principles, the extent of the problem, risk factors, and consequences. Additional topics include barriers to identification of victims and survivors, how health professionals can help, and recommended strategies.

Keywords: Barriers, Children, Resources for professionals, Risk taking, Sexual behavior

Sacks VH, Moore KA, Ramirez AN, Terzian M. 2014. An analysis of state underage drinking policies and adolescent alcohol use. Bethesda, MD: Child Trends, 9 pp.

Biddle C, Mitra D. 2014. UP for Learning’s ‘Getting to Y’ Program: Youth bringing meaning to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey evaluation. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 36 pp.

Annotation: This evaluation report examines UP for Learning's 'Getting to Y' program, which trains middle school youth-adult teams to analyze their school's Youth Risk Behavior Survey data. The report discusses the program's theory of change, methodology, key findings from implementing the program in Vermont middle schools, and outcomes for students and school culture. It highlights the program's success in empowering youth leaders, fostering dialogue on risk and resiliency, and creating opportunities for youth-adult partnership. The report also identifies challenges and opportunities for program improvement, particularly around action planning and supporting diverse student involvement.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Evaluation, National Surveys, Risk taking, School based programs, Youth

Beattie H, McKeighan M, Maseroni M. 2014. Overview: Getting to Y: Youth bring meaning to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Montpelier VT: Vermont Agency of Education; Waterbury VT: Vermont Department of Health , 15 m 41 s.

Annotation: This video provides an overview of the "Getting to Why" initiative, a youth-led process for analyzing and responding to Youth Risk Behavior Survey data. It demonstrates how youth-adult teams in Vermont schools conduct data analysis retreats, identify community strengths and concerns, and develop action plans to address issues. The video shows students and adults engaging in activities such as asset mapping, data interpretation, and community dialogues. It highlights the leadership and civic engagement opportunities for youth, as well as the benefits of intergenerational collaboration in understanding and improving adolescent health behaviors. The video includes testimonials from student and adult participants about their experiences and the skills they gained through the process.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Community participation, Data Analysis, Initiatives, National surveys, Risk taking, School based programs

Klebanov PK. (2013). Variation in home visiting of the first three years of life: Links to family characteristics, aspects of home visits, and child outcomes. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University and Columbia University, 44 pp.

Annotation: This paper, which focuses on the Infant Health and Development Program, a randomized multisite study of 985 low-birthweight infants and their families, examines the following three questions: (1) What are the different patterns of home visits? (2) Which child, maternal, and family demographic characteristics and qualities of the home visit are associated with these home-visitation patterns? (3) Are higher frequency patterns of home visits associated with positive effects for children's cognitive and behavioral outcomes and mothers' depression, social support, and knowledge of child development? The authors also examine the significance of the home environment. The paper includes a literature review and a description of the study method, measures, data analysis, and results.

Keywords: Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Child behavior, Cognitive development, Depression, Early childhood development, Families, High risk groups, Home visiting, Infant development, Infants, Low birthweight infants, Low income groups, Mothers, Parent support programs, Postpartum depression, Programs, Young children

Murphey D, Barry M, Vaughn B. 2013. Positive mental health: Resilience. Washington, DC: Child Trends, 6 pp. (Adolescent health highlight)

Annotation: This report presents research findings on characteristics that are associated with adolescent resilience, describes program strategies that promote resilience, and discusses links between resilience and avoidance of risk-taking behaviors. Topics include relationships and social skills, hormonal and physical changes, self confidence, spirituality, emotional self-regulation, and overall well-being. Resources and references for additional information on resilience in adolescence is provided.

Keywords: Adolescence, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Coping, Psychological development, Psychosocial development, Resilience, Risk taking, Youth

Colman S, Dee TS, Joyce TJ. 2013. Do parental involvement laws deter risky teen sex?. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 43 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 18810)

Annotation: This paper addresses the question of whether laws requiring that physicians notify or obtain consent from a parent of a minor seeking an abortion before performing the procedure deter risky adolescent sexual behavior. Drawing on multiple data sources, the paper seeks to reconcile the disparate findings in the existing literature and to provide new and comprehensive evidence on the association between parental involvement (PI) laws and rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents. Topics include abortion access and risky sexual activity among adolescents, data and samples, methods, and estimated impacts of PI laws on STIs.

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent sexuality, Consent, Health services, Parents, Legislation, Prevention, Risk taking, Sexually transmitted diseases, Statistical data

Hertz MF, ed. 2013. The relationship between youth involvement in bullying and suicide. Journal of Adolescent Health 53(Suppl. 1):S1-S54,

Annotation: This journal supplement explores bullying and suicide among adolescents. Contents include eight articles that convey the complexity of the relationship between bullying (as perpetrators and/or victims) and suicide-related behaviors. Topics include suicidal thinking and behavior among adolescents involved in verbal and social bullying; psychological, physical, and academic correlates of cyberbullying and traditional bullying; inclusive anti-bullying policies and reduced risk of suicide attempts in lesbian and gay adolescents; suicidal ideation and school bullying experiences; potential suicide ideation and its association with observing bullying in school; suicidal adolescents' experiences with bullying perpetration and victimization during high school as risk factors for later depression and suicidal thinking or behavior; acutely suicidal adolescents who engage in bullying behavior; and precipitating circumstances of suicide among adolescents (ages 10-17) by sex.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Bullying, Mental health, Policy analysis, Risk factors, School health, Suicide

Child Trends Data Bank. 2013. Steroid use: Indicators on children and youth (upd.). [Bethesda, MD]: Child Trends Data Bank, 12 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about anabolic steroid use among students in grades 8, 10, and 12. The report discusses the importance of the issue (including health problems and behavior problems related to steroid use in adolescents); trends; differences by gender, race, and HIspanic origin, and college plans; state and local estimates; international estimates; and national goals.

Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Athletes, Eduational factors, Ethnic factors, Mental health problems, Racial factors, Risk taking, Sex factors, Statistical data, Steroids, Substance abuse, Trends

Child Trends Data Bank. 2013. "Statutory rape:" Sex between young teens and older individuals-Indicators on children and youth. Bethesda, MD: Child Trends, 14 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on instances in which children and adolescents under age 15 engage in sexual relationships with someone at least 3 years older (statutory rape). Topics include importance; trends; differences by race and by Hispanic origin; by parental education; and by age at first sex; state, local, and international estimates; national goals; and related indicators. Statistical data are presented throughout the report. A definition of statutory rape is provided.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent sexuality, Age factors, Educational factors, High risk adolescents, Racial factors, Rape, Risk factors, Sexual behavior, Sexual intercourse, Statistical data, Trends

Neinstein LS. 2013. The new adolescents: An analysis of health conditions, behaviors, risks, and access to services among emerging young adults = The new adolescents: An analysis of health conditions, behaviors, risks, and access to services in the United States compared to California, among adolescents (12-17), emerging young adults (18-25), and young adults (26-34). [no place]: Lawrence S. Neinstein, 79 pp.

Annotation: This report compares the health risks facing emerging young adults ages 18-25 with the health risks facing adolescents ages 12-17 and young adults ages 26-34. The data, which is drawn from more than 20 state and national health databases, includes statistics on demographics, mortality rates, injuries (intentional and unintentional), mental health issues, substance use and abuse, reproductive health (pregnancy and contraception), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), chronic conditions, health promotion and prevention, and services (including utilization, cost, and accessibility). Statistics are displayed in figures and charts throughout the report.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior Risk factors, Adolescent health, Data, Reports, Statistical analysis, Statistics, Young adults

Wildsmith E, Barry M, Manlov J, Vaughn B. 2013. Dating and sexual relationships. [Bethesda, MD]: Child Trends, 10 pp. (Adolescent health highlight)

Annotation: This report presents key research findings about the prevalence of and trends in adolescents' dating and sexual relationships. Additional topics include dating and sexual behaviors that may put adolescents at risk for negative outcomes; how these behaviors vary by gender, age, and race/ethnicity; and individual, family, and media influences on adolescents' sexual behaviors.

Keywords: Adolescents, Environmental influences, Relationships, Risk factors, Sexual behavior, Sexual development, Sexual health, Sexual partners

Garber AK, Park J, Brindis CD, Vaughn B, Barry M, Guzman L, Berger A. 2013. Physical development and daily health habits. [Bethesda, MD]: Child Trends; San Francisco, CA: National Adolescent and Young Adult Health Information Center, 8 pp. (Adolescent health highlight)

Annotation: This report provides information about the importance of healthy nutrition and physical activity habits in adolescence. The report discusses ways that physical activity and good nutrition are particularly important during adolescence, presents trends and statistics related to nutrition and physical activity in adolescence, discusses who is at increased risk for unhealthy habits, and provides resources.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, High risk adolescents, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Prevention, Trends, Statistical data

Brandt R, Phillips R. 2013. Improving supports for youth of color traumatized by violence. Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy, 11 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about the most effective ways to support male children and adolescents traumatized by exposure to violence. The report introduces the problem and then discusses theoretical models and approaches, including school-based employment-based, and care-coordination strategies, improved implementation of service systems; and action steps.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Adolescent males, Behavior modification, Behavior problems, Child behavior, Child development, Communities, Families, Health care systems, High risk adolescents, High risk children, Low income groups, Male children, Poverty, Prevention, Programs, Racial factors, Schools, Service delivery, Trauma, Violence, Violence prevention

Pies C. [2012]. Moving the life course work forward: Recommendations from the Life Course Town Hall Meetings. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; Omaha, NE: CityMatCH, 10 pp.

Annotation: This report synthesizes information from two life course town hall meetings hosted by the Association of Maternal and Child Heath Programs and CityMatCH at their respective membership meetings in September 2010 and February 2011. The life course perspective encourages focus beyond the individual and individual behavior change to look more broadly at how the interplay of biological, behavioral, psychological, environmental, and social protective and risk factors contribute to health outcomes across the life span. The report provides a brief overview of the meetings, reviews key themes and recommendations identified by participants, and offers ideas for federal agencies exploring next steps as well as for states and localities seeking to either begin or continue their efforts at integrating the life course perspective into their communities and work. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Behavior, Communities, Environmental influences, Federal programs, Health, Life course, Local programs, Protective factors, Psychosocial factors, Risk factors, State programs

University of Colorado Boulder, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. 2012–. Blueprints for healthy youth development. Boulder, CO: University of Colorado Boulder, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, multiple items.

Annotation: This registry provides information about evidence-based positive youth development programs designed to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents. Contents include surveys for matching children's strengths and needs to specific programs based on outcome areas, risk and protective factors, and developmental stage; the program review criteria fact sheet, checklist, and standard; a searchable database that provides each program's name, target population, financing strategies, rating (promising or model program), benefits and costs, impact, and summary; instructions for nominating a program; related publications; and other resources.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescents, Behavior problems, Certification, Child development, Children, Databases, Developmental stages, Health promotion, Information sources, Mental health, Model programs, Needs assessment, Prevention programs, Program planning, Protective factors, Registries, Research, Resources for professionals, Risk factors, Surveys, Violence prevention
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