The Declining Number of Youth in Custody in the Juvenile Justice System

During the last decade, custody rates for youth in the US have declined significantly. This Focus describes this trend by race/ethnicity, gender, and state. Measured by arrest rates, juvenile crime, especially serious crime, has also decreased during this period, contrary to a prevalent misconception that young people pose a growing threat to society

George Landen Dann: a dramatic history in Queensland

Davis, SE ORCiD: 0000-0002-9455-3794An article about the significance of Queensland playwright George Landen Dann, his fascination with islands and 'tramping' adventures during the depression. Key events are discussed including the inspiration for one of his major plays, Fountains Beyond, arising from a trip to the Fraser Coast region and an influential meeting with Aboriginal man Freddy Ross

Guidelines for Resolution of Problems with Water Systems

There is resounding agreement in the water development sector that rural communities in developing countries need some sort of support after installation of water points. This report addresses key questions for implementing organizations, donors, and local stakeholders about how and why to implement resolution -- the process of addressing problems identified through post-implementation monitoring and /or evaluation. Insights are drawn from a desk review, in-depth interviews, and a Resolution workshop for WASH professionals held in 2014

A Framework for Integrating Transportation Into Smart Cities

In recent years, economic, environmental, and political forces have quickly given rise to “Smart Cities” -- an array of strategies that can transform transportation in cities. Using a multi-method approach to research and develop a framework for smart cities, this study provides a framework that can be employed to: Understand what a smart city is and how to replicate smart city successes; The role of pilot projects, metrics, and evaluations to test, implement, and replicate strategies; and Understand the role of shared micromobility, big data, and other key issues impacting communities. This research provides recommendations for policy and professional practice as it relates to integrating transportation into smart cities

The Relationship Between Mild Muscle Pain and Sleep Practices

This articles discusses how sleep problems and pain are widely experienced in the general population. Research has shown a relationship between chronic pain and poor sleep and between no pain and sleep