Research, Reports & Data

Breaking News on Child Sexual Abuse: Early Coverage of Penn State

Research, Reports & Data —  February 04, 2012, The Ms. Foundation for Women and the Berkeley Media Studies Group

The Ms. Foundation for Women and the Berkeley Media Studies Group closely examines the first nine days of news coverage of the Penn State University child sexual abuse case.

Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs

Research, Reports & Data —  February 02, 2012, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published new regulations that require HUD’s core housing programs to be open to all eligible people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Media Multitasking and Social Well-Being Among 8- to 12-year-old Girls

Research, Reports & Data —  January 30, 2012, Developmental Psychology

Texting, tweeting, and watching TV at the same time may be harmful to young girls, says a group of Stanford University Researchers.

Playgrounds and Prejudice: Elementary school climate in the United States

Research, Reports & Data —  January 25, 2012, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

The report examines the experiences of elementary school students and teachers with bullying, and their ideas about gender expression and family diversity.

The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress

Research, Reports & Data —  January 13, 2012, American Academy of Pediatrics

The report suggests that toxic stress has lifelong developmental consequences for kids.

Opportunity Road: the promise and challenge of America’s forgotten youth

Research, Reports & Data —  January 12, 2012, America's Promise Alliance

The report examines youth who are detached from school and work and highlights programs that successfully reconnect them to society.

Data Snapshot on Foster Care Placement

Research, Reports & Data —  January 10, 2012, Annie E. Casey Foundation

The fact sheet uses data from the Kids Count Data Center to review the different types of foster care placement options for children in the public child welfare system.

Young Adult Outcomes of Youth Exiting Dependent or Delinquent Care

Research, Reports & Data —  January 06, 2012, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Youths who are involved in both foster care and juvenile justice system face severe challenges in education, employment, health and earnings potential, according to a report examining the young adult outcomes of Los Angeles County foster care youth.

How “Occupy Our Homes” Speaks to Communities of Color

Research, Reports & Data —  January 04, 2012, Center for American Progress

The issue brief explores the housing crisis and the effect of predatory lending on communities of color. The authors emphasize housing issues highlighted by the Occupy Wall Street Movement and “Occupy Our Homes” protestors.

Helping Disadvantaged Men

Research, Reports & Data —  January 04, 2012, Brookings Institution

The Brookings Institution hosts an event that examines the challenges young disadvantaged males face and highlights programs that have positively affected their education and employment outcomes.