Benchmarks in Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Programs: A Review of the Literature

A product of Project EASe (Evaluation Assistance Services), this report describes current knowledge about what works in the prevention of adolescent substance abuse

Reported Barriers to Mental Health Care in Three Samples of U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers at Three Time Points

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/108379/1/jts21942.pd

Work/Life: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Text of a plenary address delivered at the University of California Work/Life Symposium. Provides an overview of the connection between family life and work performance, as well as the responses implemented in recent years in workplaces. A list of over 50 references and a set of handouts is included

2005 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Publication

Over the past few decades there has been an explosion of research on the relationships between work and non-work life. Researchers studying these issues come from many disciplines and professions, resulting in fragmented awareness of one another\u27s work. In addition, exchanges of research information among scholars, consultants and corporate practitioners are limited. Many research studies are not well-grounded in theory, slowing the generation of new knowledge. As a result, it has been difficult to develop shared standards for research quality and to avoid redundance in the research literature. Some excellent studies have failed to have impact because of lack of awareness. This award raises awareness of high quality work-family research among the scholar, consultant and practitioner communities. It fosters debate about what the standards of quality for work-family research should be, and ultimately will raise those standards. And it identifies the best of the best on which to base future research. The award is named for Rosabeth Moss Kanter, who has been identified by leading scholars as the person having the most influence on the modern research literature on work and family. The proposals contained in her 1977 monograph “Work and Family in the United States: A Critical Review and Agenda for Research and Policy” remain timely almost a quarter-century later. The Kanter award is given to the authors of the best piece of work-family research published during a calendar year (note that family is defined broadly). No external nominations are accepted for the award. Instead, every article published in a large number of scientific journals is scrutinized by a large committee of esteemed scholars who generate a list of candidates for the award

Middle School Violence - Keeping Students Safe

Family Impact Seminars have been well received by federal policymakers in Washington, DC, and Indiana is one of several states to sponsor such seminars for state policymakers. Family Impact Seminars provide state-of-the-art research on current family issues for state legislators and their aides, Governor\u27s Office staff, state agency representatives, educators, and service providers. One of the best ways to help individuals is by strengthening their families. Therefore, the Family Impact Seminars speakers analyze the consequences an issue, policy or program may have for families. The seminars provide objective, nonpartisan information on current issues and do not lobby for particular policies. Seminar participants discuss policy options and identify common ground where it exists. This second seminar featured the following speakers: Karen Bogenschneider, Ph.D., Bill H. Barton, Ph.D., and David Andrews, Ph.D