Research, Reports & Data

Polling Data Shows Widespread Support for an Agenda to Address Work-Family Conflict

Research, Reports & Data —  March 30, 2010, Center for American Progress

The analysis suggests strong public support for increased workplace flexibility, funding for child care and paid family and medical leave.

State Test Score Trends Through 2007-08, Part 5: Are There Differences in Achievement Between Boys and Girls?

Research, Reports & Data —  March 29, 2010, Center on Education Policy

The study finds that boys and girls perform similarly in math, but boys lag behind in reading.

State Estimates of Underage Alcohol Use and Self-Purchase of Alcohol

Research, Reports & Data —  March 26, 2010, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)

The survey finds that nearly 30 percent of youth ages 12 to 20 drank alcohol in the past month, about 9 percent of whom made their own purchases.

Federal Food Programs are Effective, but Can Work Even Better

Research, Reports & Data —  March 26, 2010, Center for American Progress

The report examines the history of food insecurity in the United States and argues that federal food programs could be run more efficiently.

Just the Facts: A Snapshot of Incarcerated Hispanic Youth

Research, Reports & Data —  March 23, 2010, National Council of La Raza

The fact sheet examines the overrepresentation of Latino youth within the juvenile justice system.

The 2009 Brown Center Report on American Education: How Well Are American Students Learning?

Research, Reports & Data —  March 22, 2010, Brookings Institution

The report examines the success of school turnarounds and charter schools as reflected in test data since the 1970s.

Advancing the Economic Security of Unmarried Women: Overview of Laws and Legislation in the 111th Congress

Research, Reports & Data —  March 18, 2010, Center for American Progress

The report reviews and suggests policies to improve the economic state of unmarried women.

Not Enough: What TANF Offers Family Violence Victims

Research, Reports & Data —  March 18, 2010, Legal Momentum and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

The report finds that TANF, the nation's primary welfare program, does not adequately aid victims of domestic violence.

Camel No. 9 Cigarette-Marketing Campaign Targeted Young Teenage Girls

Research, Reports & Data —  March 16, 2010, Pediatrics

The study finds that a recent campaign for Camel cigarettes attracted the interest of teen girls, despite the 1998 ban against marketing tobacco to youth.

Strengthening Families and Communities: 2010 Resource Guide

Research, Reports & Data —  March 15, 2010, Child Welfare Information Gateway

The guide highlights key protective factors that prevent child abuse and neglect.

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