A strong public health system serves as a cornerstone of well-being and prosperity for the nation and the world. The foundation of such a system includes a focus on evidence-based interventions, an emphasis on prevention and health equity, and, critically, … Read More
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Students with Disabilities and Bullying: Top Five Things for Parents, Educators, and Students to Know
1. The impact – Bullying affects a student’s ability to learn Many students with disabilities are already addressing unique challenges in school. When they are bullied, it can directly impact their ability to learn and grow. Bullying is not a … Read More
Toolkit Provides Mental Health and Substance Use Support for Families Across the Lifespan
A new toolkit from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) provides resources for families on best practices related to mental health and substance use challenges across the lifespan and to improve individual and family access to support and … Read More
A Prevention-Focused, Multisystem Framework to Help Families Meet Their Needs
Many families come to the attention of child welfare because of unmet basic needs, such as economic hardships, food instability, and other poverty-related challenges that weigh on family mental health and well-being. Child welfare and other researchers are increasingly recognizing … Read More
Study on Child Self-Report Measures for Screening and Assessing Family Violence
A recent study, “Child-Reported Family Violence: A Systemic Review of Available Instruments,” explores the role of children in reporting family violence. Specifically, the reviewers identify and appraise available child self-report measures for screening and assessment of family violence in both clinical and … Read More
New Brief on Child Welfare Prevention Through Service Integration
A recent report from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) underscores the importance of service integration in preventing child maltreatment and supporting vulnerable youth. The report, part of the Case Studies in Supporting Prevention Through Human Services … Read More
Using Technology to Support Families Who Experience Family Violence
Today’s technology is an important tool that can help safeguard families living in difficult or sometimes violent life situations, as well as the professional staff who work to protect families in vulnerable situations. CCWIS Functionality The automated functionality of the … Read More
Rethinking Protection: Raising the Bar on Legal & Economic Protections for Survivors & Children
The legal structure that undergirds child welfare creates challenges to the safety and well-being of survivors of domestic violence and their children. Mandatory reporting creates a vast surveillance system of low-income children and families, who are disproportionately Black and Indigenous … Read More
An Approach to Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting in Cases of Questionable Confessions
Introduction The hypothetical case introduces the complex ethical and legal implications of physicians as mandatory reporters when treating patients with mental illness. When a patient with reality challenges (e.g., psychosis, mania, or delirium) endorses having sexual contact with minors, how … Read More
Recognizing National Youth Justice Action Month
The National Governors Association is celebrating National Youth Justice Action Month this October. During this period, we recognize the actions taken by states to support system-involved youth. This includes Governors’ Offices from across the country that have championed and adopted … Read More