A new study suggests widespread abuses in detention facilities for juveniles are associated with a host of negative long-term effects, from post-traumatic stress to criminal involvement. More »
A group support program for caregivers of children with incarcerated parents resulted in positive impacts for caregivers’ depressive symptoms and family outcomes. More »
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs are in high demand, but STEM educational programs may not reach all American students equally. More »
Study finds causal relationship between viewings of MTV’s popular reality show and a decline in US teenage births. More »
Paid family leave is associated with increased employment and earnings. More »
A new study finds that school choice increases gender sorting in our nation’s schools. More »
Simona Broomes is leading the fight against human trafficking and forging a path to empowerment through the Guyana Women Miners Organization, which she launched in 2012. More »
To encourage evidence-based policy, CPR lists some of the most relevant research on President Obama's policy proposals in the State of the Union. More »
India’s Midday Meal Program provides a cushion for children’s health during times of drought and economic shock. More »
Research shows that certain adverse events in the lives of urban African American youth are associated with certain types of behavioral issues, and some coping strategies have varying, gender-based levels of effectiveness. More »
The impact of working parents is linked to an increased risk of childhood obesity. More »
Is it possible that delinquency can be both a cause and a consequence of weakened social bonds and low academic achievement? More »