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Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Air Pollutants: Policy Considerations for Conveying Associated Health Risks
The World Health Organization has identified air pollution as the fifth-largest cause of death globally and “one of the biggest environmental threats to human health.” Pollutants, primarily from the burning of fossil fuels, caused approximately 200,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2019–more than those caused by strokes, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Published March 22, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Policy Brief
Disentangling Neglect from Poverty
The U.S. spends over $29 billion each year to identify and protect victims of child abuse and neglect through various Child Protective Services (CPS) processes and programs. Isolated allegations of child neglect (without concurrent abuse allegations) account for 60% of substantiated CPS allegations (confirmed as true).
Published June 1, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Maternal Health and Race: Policy Recommendations for Mitigating and Preventing Disparities
Systemic maternal healthcare disparities disproportionately affect Black women and other women of color, particularly those also experiencing socioeconomic disadvantages. Provider training and inter-agency partnerships have the potential to buffer risks and support maternal health.
Published July 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Let’s Talk About the Science of Victim’s Services: Talking Points for Advocates
Violence (e.g., physical, psychological, and sexual) is unfortunately common and often results in victims needing immediate and long-term services.
Published June 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Contact Tracing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Considerations for Equity
Contact tracing is critical to containing and mitigating the spread of COVID-19. It is a tried and true, evidence-based mechanism to identify disease patterns during a pandemic. Coordinated federal efforts, including the use of national contact tracing strategies, are effective at containing and mitigating the impact of pandemics.
Published June 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
COVID-19 and Racial Mental Health Disparities
The COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting people of color, in terms of number of cases, mortality rates, pay cuts, and job loss. The health and economic devastation of this outbreak, in addition to the distress raised by the recent killing of George Floyd and many others, are significantly contributing to the stress of the nation and disproportionately impacting the mental health of people of color.
Published June 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
COVID-19: Perinatal Support
Providing necessary care and social support is critical during the perinatal time period to ensure the health and well-being of parents and children. Due to concerns related to COVID-19, hospitals have limited the number of people who can be present during and following birth.
Published May 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Contact Tracing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Psychological and Social Considerations
Contact tracing is a robust public health strategy to address evasive infectious disease outbreaks [i] and requires sensitive interpersonal and cultural competence to cultivate trust with patients and contacts [ii].
Published May 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 6
This issue presents research-informed policy recommendations regarding migrant workers and children. Particularly, attending to the impact of COVID-19 on health and economic disparities among America’s international workforce, as well as implications for educational access and linguistically diverse students
Published April 24, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 4
Nationwide, stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders have been issued in response to COVID-19 in order to facilitate physical distancing practices.
Published April 10, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 3
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, many families are facing social shifts, economic uncertainty, and disruptions in their daily life, as well as coping with closures to school and childcare facilities and demands of providing for educational and childcare needs.
Published April 3, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 2
The fast-moving Coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) has numerous implications on the health and well-being children and families.
Published March 27, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 1
The fast-moving Coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) has numerous implications on the health and well-being children and families.
Published March 19, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Influx of Refugees: State Challenges and Opportunities
Refugees face structural and cultural barriers associated with higher physical and mental health disparities, poverty, and uncertainty about their rights and legal status.
Published January 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Diabetes Programs for Tribal Communities
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) has led to decreased incidence of diabetes in tribal communities; however, there is room for program improvements.
Published December 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Maternal and Infant Health
Racial disparities are connected to maternal mortality, especially African American women. Inadequate healthcare has been a concern with racism being a primary cause.
Published September 21, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Policy Brief
Quality Implementation of Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care (TIC) refers to strategies that agencies, programs, and service providers can use to understand, identify, and respond to individuals who may have experienced trauma.
Published August 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Substance Abuse Treatment: Predictors of Success and Accountability
Addiction is a complex disease, and there is no “one-size fits all.” Treatment should be personalized, measure progress over time, and develop a long-term strategy for continuing care after treatment.
Published August 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Infant Mortality and Home Visit Programs
We have begun to identify researcher-oriented professionals who have expertise in the following areas...
Published June 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Child Trauma and Trauma Informed Care
This brief summarizes child trauma and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Published June 1, 2019
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