Young People Content Topic Results
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July 2008
CPS: Closing the Distance Between Domestic Violence Advocacy and Child Protective Services
Publisher(s):This article explains collaboration efforts between domestic violence agencies and CPS in Oregon. Additionally, it gives detailed observations from a first-person perspective and includes resources (including a report by Ellen Pence and Terri Taylor of Praxis International).
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June 2008
Chart a Course: Policies that Affect Victim Services for Teens
Publisher(s):This booklet is a guide on examining policies for working with teens who experience crime and abuse. It provides information about mandatory reporting, confidential communications, boundaries, and building partnerships with advocates and schools.
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June 2008
Urban and Rural Children Experience Similar Rates of Low-Income and Poverty
Publisher(s):This study uses statistics to analyze the position of poor children in both urban and rural environments. The report takes into consideration type of job and ethnicity, as well as, location.
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June 2008
A Development Approach to Working with Teen Victims
Publisher(s):This document offers suggestions and practical tips for practitioners working with teens. The document suggests that service providers have knowledge of adolescent development approach and apply this knowledge in their work with young people.
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June 2008
Teaching the skills of peace
Publisher(s):This article provides examples of elementary and preschools that are going beyond 'conflict resolution' to teach positive social behavior to children. Highlights promising programs such as Peace Camps and PeaceBuilders.
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May 2008
Assessing the Risk of Juvenile Sex Offenders Using the Intensive Parole Sex Offender Domain
Publisher(s):The Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration contracted with the Institute to determine whether a valid risk assessment for sexual reoffending could be developed using data from the sex offender domain of the Intensive Parole Supervision Assessment (IPSA).This report summarizes the findings.
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May 2008
Project Trust: a Report and Recommendations for Enhancing the Well-being of Native American Youth, Families and Communities
Publisher(s):Project TRUST Partnership , New Mexico Department of Health Office of School & Adolescent Health (OSAH)
Project trust members embarked on an effort to examine those things that have influenced both positive and negative challenges to providing behavioral health care for Native American adolescents.
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May 2008
Research Shows that the Right Treatment for Adolescents Can Reduce Recidivism
Publisher(s):This brief article reviews an important examination into treatment of adolescents who have sexually abused.
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April 2008
Pediatricians Should Screen Moms for Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This news article discusses a 2008 study by Dr. Bair-Merritt. Findings of the study underscore the need for pediatricians to screen mothers for domestic violence.
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March 2008
Connecticut Department of Children and Families Domestic Violence Consultant Initiative: A State Child Welfare Agency Response to Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This report describes the impact of the Safe and Together model, developed specifically for domestic violence cases involving children to improve practice and decision making with the goal of safety, permanency and well-being of children at its center.
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February 2008
Online "Predators" and Their Victims: Myths, Realities, and Implications for Prevention and Treatment
Publisher(s):This article summarizes current research on online sexual victimization and compares it to media accounts. Authors recommend that prevention efforts with adolescents be targeted, age-appropriate, and include frank discussions of sexuality and the hazards of relationships with older people.
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February 2008
A Guide to Addressing Teen Dating and Sexual Assault in a School Setting
Publisher(s):This guide details schools' responsibility to take a leadership role to prevent and respond to teen dating and sexual violence in schools and in the community.