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Latest Research provides current research, studies and findings in the field of youth development.
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Adults' Ability to Run the Government Earns a C- from Teens
Adults received a disappointing report card from the nation's youth last month in the ninth annual UCAN Teen Report Card. The grades indicate teens nationwide are concerned about government actions, the political process, and adult voting patterns. Adults' ability to run the government, in particular, earned a C-, the lowest grade in the survey. Click here to download the UCAN Teen Report Card and materials for teen/adult discussions.
Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Schools: Internet Resources
To assist organizations and schools in their work on health and nutrition, researchers have reviewed resources from many web sites and have created a document containing a compilation of the best health education resources available on-line. These include resources on improving nutritional quality of meals for young people, providing nutrition education, enhancing parents' knowledge and much more. Click here to download the free copy of the document.
Why Kids Need Learning Opportunities During the Summer
As the school year ends, young people should be provided with high-quality learning opportunities during the summer months. A recent study by Johns Hopkins University researchers showed that 65 percent of the achievement gap between poor and affluent children can be explained by unequal summer learning experiences during the elementary school years. "High quality summer learning opportunities keep children healthy, safe and on track in school." Click here to learn more about the importance of summer learning.
Guide Assists Youth Service Organizations in Preventing Child Abuse
This new publication is designed to assist youth service organizations in adopting strategies to prevent child sexual abuse. The guide identifies six key components of child abuse prevention and describes goals and strategies for each. Click here to download the guide, "Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations: Getting Started on Policies and Procedures."
New Youth Created Report on Female Child Discrimination
The report titled, “It’s Time to Listen to Us!” provides recommendations and advice from young people on what can be done to eliminate discrimination and violence against female children. The data used was compiled responses from over 1,300 children and young people, from 59 countries. Click here to learn more and read the Global Youth Action Network and UNICEF published report.
Profiles of Children in Immigrant Families: the U.S. and 50 States
Twenty percent of children in the U.S. now live with at least one foreign-born parent. This new brief from Child Trends and the SUNY Albany Center for Social and Demographic Analysis finds four in five children of immigrants are American citizens, and nearly one-half speak English fluently and another language at home. Click here to learn more.
Report Reviews Relationships Between Youth Activities and Substance Abuse
The report indicates that youth aged 12 to 17 who did not participate in any school-, community-, faith-based, or other activities had higher rates of past month cigarette and illicit drug use than those who took part in four or more activities. "The NSDUH Report: Youth Activities, Substance Use, and Family Income" was produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Click here to read more.
Transition or Eviction: Youth Exiting Care for Independent Living
The new issues of New Direction for Youth Development focuses on youth exiting care for independent living. Some articles in this issue include the transition from state care to adulthood, the role of housing in the transition process and much more. Click here to purchase the issue for $29.00.
The Child Well-Being Index
A new study says that after years of improvements in health, safety, and well-being, the field is at a "standstill." The good news: continued improvements in teen pregnancy, violent crime, and youth drug and alcohol use are pushing safety ratings upward. Unfortunately, children's health is declining dramatically. Click here to view online video, audio and print materials from the April 17 release of the newest Foundation for Child Development publication.
Collaboration Demonstrates Positive Changes in Young Lives
A 13-country study of life skills programs demonstrates significant increases in young people's educational readiness, engagement in their communities, and their self-confidence and focus on the future. Click here to read the full press release.
Volunteering Among Disadvantaged Youth
Leveling the Path to Participation reports that youth from disadvantaged circumstances are less likely than other youth to experience service-learning, but are more likely to participate if asked by a teacher. Researchers also found that the disparity between disadvantaged youth and those from non-disadvantaged circumstances regarding the belief in obtaining a four-year college degree decreased when youth from disadvantaged circumstances volunteer. Click here to read more information.
Guide Provides Research-Based Information on Preventing Youth Drug Use
The Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute on Drug Abuse has released a second edition of "Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders." The new edition includes information on risk factors for youth drug abuse, guidance on planning community drug abuse prevention programs, and descriptions of core elements of effective prevention programs. Click here to access the guide.
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