This webpage explains regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Links are provided to information on when and how to wash hands, the data behind … Read More
Prevention
My Community Cares: A Multitiered, Multidisciplinary, and Neighborhood-Driven Approach to Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Written by the Honorable John C. Davidson, 9th Judicial District Court, Alexandria, LA, and Michelle Gros, J.D., special projects coordinator, Pelican Center for Children and Families and Louisiana Court Improvement Program Parents with lived experience with the child welfare system … Read More
Collaboration Toolkit
Working toward solutions for entrenched societal problems can be daunting. Individuals who want to make a difference often find it difficult to know where to start or what to do. Common hindrances to effective change efforts include lack of direction, … Read More
Tags: Child Abuse, Prevention, Toolkit
Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act
Public Law 113–183113th CongressAn ActTo prevent and address sex trafficking of children in foster care, to extend and improve adoption incentives, and to improve international child support recovery. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of … Read More
Using Qualitative Data in Program Evaluation: Telling the Story of a Prevention Program
Using Qualitative Data in Program Evaluation: Telling the Story of a Prevention Program is a guide that was developed as a resource for program administrators, managers, direct service practitioners, and others as they expand and enhance current and future evaluation … Read More
Tags: Prevention, Resources
Child Neglect: A Guide for Prevention, Assessment and Intervention
This manual, Child Neglect: A Guide for Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention, covers neglect’s definition, causes, impact, and prevention and intervention strategies in more detail. It also builds on both of the earlier manuals, reiterates some of their most important points, … Read More
Tags: Child Neglect, Prevention
2014 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Resource Guide
2014 Prevention Resource Guide The 2014 Prevention Resource Guide: Making Meaningful Connections is the product of a collaboration among the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, its Child Welfare Information Gateway, the … Read More
OJJDP’s Model Programs Guide (MPG)
This online resource of evidence-based juvenile justice and youth prevention, intervention, and reentry programs, has added three new literature reviews. MPG literature reviews provide practitioners and policymakers with relevant research and evaluations on more than 40 juvenile justice topics and programs. … Read More
Perspectives on Normalcy
Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions The series Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions is designed to support States and territories in implementing training related to the reasonable and prudent parent standard (RPPS) of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families … Read More
Tags: Normalcy, Prevention, Sex Trafficking
Professionals, Friends, And Confidants: After-School Staff As Social Support To Low-Income Parents
Policy makers, practitioners, and researchers have emphasized the importance of supportive relationships between staff and parents in early childhood education settings and schools.Author(s): Barnes, Carolyn.;Nolan, Sarah.Published: 2019Journal Name: Children and Youth Services Reviewv. 98, March 2019, p. 238-251Available from: Elsevierhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0190740918305589
Tags: Child Justice Act, Child Welfare, Children, Prevention, School, Youth