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Digitalization’s Impact on Older Workers’ Entrepreneurship
Embracing digitalization’s benefits while addressing its challenges requires a multifaceted approach. There are opportunities policymakers can consider to help older entrepreneurs navigate the impact of digitalization and bolster economic growth.
Published November 21, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Workforce Development: Evolving Workforce Strategies for Future Success
The evolving work environment necessitates adaptable and proactive workforce development approaches. This document provides an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intrapreneurship's role in shaping workforce strategies.
Published November 1, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Improving Rural Healthcare through Doctor-Owned Practices
Rural areas in the United States face significant healthcare shortages, with 20% of the U.S. population living in rural areas but only about 10% of physicians practicing there. Supporting doctors as small business owners in these areas can address both healthcare access and economic development challenges.
Published September 27, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Workforce Development: Effective Strategies for Employment Success
This document highlights effective strategies Workforce Development Boards implement to foster job creation, enhance income levels, and ensure sustainable employment. Understanding these strategies enables policymakers to support and develop initiatives that lead to successful workforce outcomes.
Published September 12, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Veterans & Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Evidence-Based Strategies & Programs
Veterans are at significantly higher risk of developing a substance use disorder (SUD) as compared to non-veterans. As such, there is an increasing need to tailor prevention programs for veterans, in addition to providing integrated support that addresses social determinants of health (e.g., housing and employment).
Published August 14, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Social Media and Fentanyl Sales
Misusing social media can have various physical, psychological, and social consequences, especially for young people. This can include addiction, not only to drugs but also to the internet, alcohol, and tobacco.
Published June 14, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Preventing Overdose Deaths During High Risk Transition Periods
The rate of drug overdose deaths has increased substantially over the past decade, but there are opportunities to address this growing concern. The risk of overdose death is particularly heightened when individuals with substance/opioid use disorder (SUD; OUD) encounter a transition in their lives, such as completing OUD treatment or being released from a correctional facility (e.g., prison or jail).
Published May 10, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Title IV-B: An Overview
Title IV-B of the Social Security Act is a federal entitlement allotted to state child welfare agencies that is operated by the Children’s Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Title IV-B can serve as a flexible distributor of child welfare funds and connector to other larger programs, but there are barriers.
Published May 10, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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School-Based Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention Strategies & Programs
As a primary setting for youth development, schools can play a key role in substance misuse prevention. From school contexts (e.g., in the classroom, after school programs) to facilitators (e.g., teachers, nurses, peer mentors), there are strategies policymakers can consider to maximize youths’ access to and participation in school-based substance misuse prevention programs.
Published May 8, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Impacts of Increasing Access to Contraception for Women
Preventing unplanned pregnancies through contraception has led to significant cost savings for government programs, largely by reducing maternity and infant care expenses. Despite improvements in women’s access to contraception, there are barriers to contraceptive access that could be addressed.
Published April 24, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Barriers to Digital Engagement for Under-resourced Microbusinesses
There is a widening gap in the use of digital technologies between under-resourced microbusinesses and higher-resourced larger businesses. This has long-term consequences for profitability and community development.
Published April 19, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Veteran Entrepreneurs
Veteran entrepreneurs transitioning from military to civilian life possess unique skills that enrich the small business sector. Strategic policies can leverage this valuable demographic of businesspeople.
Published April 11, 2024
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Supporting Micro and Small Business Entrepreneurship
Microentrepreneurs and small business owners face several barriers when starting and growing their businesses. Informal and social networks; easily accessible, targeted information; and financial resources are key to navigating these challenges.
Published April 9, 2024
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Strategies to Support the Needs of Substance-Exposed Infants: Services & Monitoring
Prenatal substance exposure is a significant public health problem that can lead to multiple negative consequences for infants and their families. Although multifaceted care is critical for the health and well-being of both parents and their children, there are barriers to pregnant individuals receiving care for substance use.
Published April 2, 2024
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Strategies to Support the Needs of Substance-Exposed Infants: Screening & Notification
The stigma and punitive policies surrounding substance use disorders can pose a significant obstacle for pregnant individuals and families in seeking care for their substance use disorder - care which could prevent detrimental outcomes associated with untreated addiction for individuals and their children.
Published April 2, 2024
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Bridging the Gap Between Small Businesses and Federal Contracts
The U.S. government has set a target goal of 23% of federal contracts being filled by small businesses, but small businesses are often unaware of federal contracting opportunities.
Published March 28, 2024
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Expanding Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs: Mentorship, Experimentation, Angel Investments/VC Groups, & Investment Circles
With over 33 million small businesses in the United States, and another 5 million in process in any year, the range of needs among current and future entrepreneurs can be staggering. An enduring challenge reported among them is a need for more resources.
Published March 20, 2024
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Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Entrepreneurship
Artificial intelligence (AI) has created a paradigm shift in the landscape of entrepreneurship, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. As AI technologies continue to evolve through various sectors, entrepreneurs find themselves at the forefront of a rapidly changing business environment.
Published March 20, 2024
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Supporting Entrepreneurs, Families, & Underserved Communities: Improving Access to Affordable Child Care
Improving access to high-quality, affordable child care has the potential to strengthen the workforce, increase equity in employment and economic opportunities, and improve children’s outcomes (e.g. cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development).
Published March 20, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Enhancing Teacher Retention in Rural Schools: Analysis and Recommendations
Teacher shortages in rural schools substantially impact the success of their students. While teacher shortages are a national issue, rural districts face unique challenges, exacerbating the existing challenges of attracting and retaining qualified educators.
Published March 7, 2024
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Comparison of SBA to Private Entrepreneurship Resources
Entrepreneurship support originates from many sources including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a variety of private entities. Between 45% and 50% of small businesses survive five years or more. There are many unknowns regarding which resources predict most successful outcomes.
Published March 6, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Primer: Addressing Challenges of Rural Entrepreneurship
Rural entrepreneurs face substantial disadvantages vis-à-vis those in urban and suburban areas. They have had trouble attracting a skilled workforce, they have had issues with “business building blocks” such as investment capital and broadband, and they have been omitted from key Federal funding designed to spur clusters of innovation.
Published January 31, 2024
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Effectiveness, Ethical Implications, and Alternatives to Civil Commitment for Substance Use Treatment
Civil commitment for substance use disorders (SUD) involves the mandatory enrollment of people in abstinence-focused treatment. In the United States, 35 states and the District of Columbia have such commitment laws for people with SUD. This fact sheet focuses on the effects of civil commitment on people with SUD.
Published November 21, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Supporting Education Professionals
Education professionals in K-12 and higher education settings are at risk of leaving the profession, in part because of the stress and dissatisfaction from not being allowed to use their professional judgment to make sound educational decisions (Lewis et al., 2023).
Published September 7, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Direct Care Workers
The direct care workforce, such as home health aides and nursing assistants, comprise about 5 million workers.
Published August 31, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Improving Access to Health Care: The Challenges & Potential of Telehealth & Telementoring
Telehealth has evolved from a concierge convenience for private insurance companies into an essential tool for increasing access to care1and improving health equity.2 The benefits and challenges of telehealth and telementoring are documented below, as are recommendations for policymakers to consider to improve individuals’ access to care.
Published July 11, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Policy Brief – Community Health Workers: Critical Connectors
In September 2022, the Biden Administration awarded $225 million in American Rescue Plan funding to train over 13,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs), the largest ever one-time federal investment in the CHW workforce.
Published July 5, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Addressing Health Impacts Caused by Extreme Heat Events
Heat exposure has killed more people in the U.S. than any other weather-related event over the past 30 years. The human body can only adapt to a narrow range of temperature change.
Published June 1, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Addressing Food Supply and Public Health Concerns Related to Climate Change
Climate change negatively affects food production in non-Arctic areas through altered precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and shifting pest and disease patterns.
Published May 16, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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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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Protecting Health and Improving Energy Efficiency: Addressing Concerns from Building Renovation
State and local climate action planning recommends renovating existing buildings to improve energy efficiency, given that existing buildings currently contribute to more than 35% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Published February 1, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Costs and Benefits of Teacher Retention
The recent pandemic has contributed to a climbing number of teacher vacancies, though retention has long been an issue.
Published November 1, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Preventing Substance Use Disorders with Prescription Opioid Labeling
Prescription opioid misuse can increase the risk of dependence and is one driver of the opioid epidemic. From 1999 to 2020, more than 263,000 people across the country died from overdoses directly involving prescription opioids.
Published October 1, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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School Choice in K-12 Education
While almost 70% of K-12 students in the U.S. continue to attend their neighborhood public school, an increasing number attend other types of schools.
Published September 22, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Support for People with Substance Use Disorders: Crisis and Peer Supports
As the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health crisis with record-breaking deaths, policies that promote services for people with substance use disorders (SUDs) beyond clinics and in-patient facilities can help support treatment and recovery.
Published September 9, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Strengthening Career and Technical Education to Improve Equity and Maximize Return on Investment
Participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can enhance students’ skills and help them prepare for high-wage and/or in-demand careers, while simultaneously addressing critical workforce challenges (e.g., staffing shortages).
Published September 1, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Support for People with Substance Use Disorders: Treatment, Recovery, & Harm Reduction
In 2021, more than 240,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses and excessive alcohol use. Policies that prevent deaths from substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) include increasing access to treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support.
Published August 12, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Facilitating Researcher-Policymaker Partnerships for Child Abuse Prevention
A key objective of the Research-to-Policy Collaboration is to facilitate working relationships and partnerships between these two communities.
Published July 20, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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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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Schools and Communities Working Together: Features and Impacts of Community Schools
A community school is a school with intentional, coordinated partnerships with other community resources.
Published December 16, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention, Treatment, and Safety Promotion
Child sexual abuse (CSA; i.e., physical or nonphysical sexual acts with a child under the age of 18 in which there is no or limited capacity to provide true consent) can occur through online exploitation, child pornography, and the luring of children offline for sexual encounters.
Published November 17, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Noncustodial Parents’ Impact on Children
NCP’s financial involvement can benefit the child in various ways. Child support payments are related to the child’s school achievement, fewer behavior problems, and a lower likelihood of child maltreatment investigations. However, 2/3rds of NCPS do not pay formal child support because they are in poverty.
Published November 12, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Child Care Access for Families with Non-Standard Work Hours
An estimated 43% of children in the United States have at least one parent with a non-standard work schedule, which often include irregular shifts. Professional child care providers typically do not offer services outside of traditional weekday working hours or accommodate changing schedules on short notice, and may impose monetary penalties for unplanned schedule fluctuations.
Published November 12, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Teacher Workforce Development: ‘Grow Your Own’ Teacher Programs
Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher programs are partnerships between school districts, institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations to recruit and prepare community members to become teachers in local schools (Gist et al., 2019).
Published October 24, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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United We Learn: Honoring America’s Racial and Ethnic Diversity In Education
State and local policymakers are making consequential decisions about the treatment of race and racism in schools. It is crucial to slow down, consider the evidence from research and experience, and apply that knowledge to improve teaching about race and racism.
Published October 21, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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LGBTQ Youth
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposed modifications to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), including the addition of data elements regarding LGBTQ youth.
Published October 7, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Addressing School and Education COVID Disparities
COVID-19 has upended the lives of nearly every individual in the United States, with prolonged school closures one of the major driving forces of disruption for youth and families.
Published May 1, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Life After COVID-19: Mental Health Promotion for Adolescents Transitioning to In-Person Activities
Physical and social distancing due to the pandemic has negatively impacted youths’ mental health. Within the last year, youth have reported elevated levels of anxiety and depression as a result of isolation.
Published April 1, 2021
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Ensuring Services for Victims of Crime: Penalty Financing and Local Coordination
Over 5.8 million people in the U.S. were victims of violent crime (e.g., domestic violence, sexual assault), in 2019.1 In the same year approximately 678,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect.
Published March 1, 2021
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Policy Recommendations to Support Quality Child Care
High-quality, affordable, and reliable child care options are not accessible across the country. Child care deserts—areas with an insufficient supply of licensed child care options—are most frequently observed in marginalized and rural communities.
Published February 1, 2021
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Teen and College Student Alcohol Use During COVID-19
Excessive alcohol use costs the US an estimated $249 billion each year.[1] The COVID-19 pandemic has affected young people in ways that may increase their risk for heavy alcohol use.
Published February 1, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Hazardous Misinformation: Key Policy Levers
While misinformation has long been a component of traditional print and broadcast media, digital technology allows for the frictionless dissemination of false and manipulated content with, at times, acutely dangerous consequences.
Published January 1, 2021
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Providing Support to Parents with Substance Use Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced unique challenges for parents with substance use disorders (SUDs). Although some barriers have been alleviated (e.g., medication assisted treatment is more accessible for some and telehealth is broadly available), COVID-19 has still resulted in barriers to support for parents with SUDs.
Published January 1, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Victim Compensation
Victims of crime sometimes require compensation to cover the expenses associated with being a victim (e.g., medical expenses).
Published January 1, 2021
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Policy Recommendations for Excessive Alcohol Use Amid COVID-19
Excessive alcohol use is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States[i] and has been made worse by the stress, anxiety, depression, and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published December 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially harmful to members of social groups in the most vulnerable of situations, including youth in foster care and those who have recently exited care.
Published November 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Implicit Bias Police Training: What Works?
Implicit bias is an unconscious attitude based on one’s experiences and societal exposure to social messages.
Published October 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Character of Education and Career and Technical Education
Published September 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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How Policymakers and Practitioners Can Facilitate Disclosure and Help-Seeking
Victims of violence (VoV) often face a variety of obstacles to disclosing their victim status, which prevent them from receiving help. Victim services programs and organizations, which are often financially supported through the Crime Victims Fund, advocate for victims and connect them with necessary services.
Published August 1, 2020
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Incarceration and COVID-19
More than 2.2. million people are incarcerated in the U.S.; this is more people than in any other country and over half of these individuals are incarcerated for non-violent offenses. Incarcerated populations, correctional staff, and their families are at an especially increased risk to become infected with COVID-19, as the prison environment does not lend itself to be protective against illness.
Published August 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Victim Services Threatened by a Depleted Perpetrator-Financed Crime Victims Fund
In 2018 [1], over 6.3 million people experienced a threatened, attempted, or completed violent crime such as rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery, aggravated assault, or simple assault.[1] In addition, approximately 678,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect [2] and over 16,000 people were murdered.[3] These victims and their families need immediate and long-term services.
Published August 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Victim Services Threatened by a Depleted Perpetrator-Financed Crime Victims Fund References and Resources
Published August 1, 2020
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Vaccine Trials: Considering Diversity
The ways to improve minority and underserved communities’ interest and literacy for vaccine trials and contact tracing.
Published August 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Policy Brief: Mitigating the Risk for Child Maltreatment in the COVID-19 Context
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased risk factors for child maltreatment [1],[2],[3]. It is, therefore, critical that policymakers ensure support in promoting safety, resilience, and overall well-being of vulnerable children and families.
Published July 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Racial Disparities in Policing and their Impact on Police-Community Relations
Negative relationships between police and communities are associated with civilian perceptions of lack of safety, low civilian trust in police, and overall negative perceptions of law enforcement, particularly for Black communities and other communities who have been historically marginalized.
Published July 1, 2020
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The Role of Victim Service Providers in Mitigating Increased Risk for Family Violence During the COVID-19 Crisis
Among the many distressing ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a heightened risk for family violence including both child maltreatment and intimate partner violence.
Published July 1, 2020
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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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COVID-19: Addressing Disparities in Black, Indigenous, and Rural Communities
In addition to participating in the following interviews, Ann Michelle Daniels, Dara Whalen, and Kamila Alexander also participated in our virtual congressional briefing on this topic.
Published June 30, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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COVID-19 Web Panel: Policies Affecting Child Welfare Systems and Non-Custodial Parents
Published June 25, 2020
Results First™
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Santa Clara County Builds Foundation of Evidence to Monitor Delivery of Mental Health Services
Inventory of programs provides a tool to map their implementation across continuum of care
Published June 5, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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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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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
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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
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COVID-19 and the Mental Health Workforce
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 125,000 additional mental health professionals were required to meet the nation’s mental health needs. Recent events have intensified the need for mental health professionals and the services they provide.
Published June 1, 2020
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Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 8
The emergence of COVID-19 is not just a reminder of the digital divide in our community; it also highlights the inequities in accessing technology and online educational resources.
Published May 22, 2020
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Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 7
This issue presents research-informed policy recommendations regarding the effects of COVID-19 on welfare-youth, and human trafficking and exploitation. The prevalence of human trafficking heightens with the growing impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities.
Published May 8, 2020
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COVID-19: Human Trafficking and Exploitation
Human trafficking is the crime of using force or fraud for the purpose of compelled labor or a commercial sex act. The United States considers “trafficking in persons,” “human trafficking,” and “modern slavery” to be interchangeable umbrella terms that refer to both sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
Published May 1, 2020
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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
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Human Trafficking During COVID-19: A Provider’s Perspective
Human trafficking involves individuals being compelled to work, provide services or engage in commercial sex through the use of force, fraud or coercion. COVID-19 has negatively impacted the screening and identification of human trafficking victims as well as reduced survivors’ access to the mechanisms associated with successful recovery (e.g., case workers, social workers and legal assistance).
Published May 1, 2020
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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
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COVID-19 and Child Welfare
Stressful situations combined with increased drug and alcohol use set the stage for potentially dangerous situations, especially for youth in abusive homes. Youth who consider school a safe haven may now be confined at home with their abusers.
Published May 1, 2020
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COVID-19 and Special Education
COVID-19 has created new barriers for students with disabilities. Students receiving special education services toward learning or behavioral goals are already at elevated risk for falling behind in school.
Published May 1, 2020
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COVID-19 and The Digital Divide
Youth living in poverty are more impacted by the digital divide. This divide may widen as many schools transition to online learning.
Published May 1, 2020
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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
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Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 5
The U.S. is the new epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic. Mitigation strategies are more critical than they ever were before; however, they may exacerbate socioeconomic inequities and disparities that endanger the health and well-being of families.
Published April 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Web Panel: Addressing Supports for Substance Use, Violence, and Mental Health among Families
The Coronavirus has forced many families to make significant changes in their daily lives, limiting access to important resources that strengthen family functioning and well-being.
Published April 17, 2020
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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
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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
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COVID-19: Migrant Families and Children
Immigrant families and children who are infected/influenced by COVID-19 face various barriers in seeking healthcare.
Published April 1, 2020
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Supporting Families Facing Domestic Violence During COVID-19
Schools, often a safe refuge for many children with an abusive parent or caregiver [i], are being closed from in-person instruction across the nation.
Published April 1, 2020
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African American Employment and COVID-19: Disparities and Compounding Risks
COVID-19 is an equal opportunity virus, but exposure to this virus does not take place in an equal opportunity context. Although only some states and counties provide COVID-19 cases and outcomes by race, the data available indicate that disparities are stark.
Published April 1, 2020
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COVID-19 and Linguistically Diverse Students
All students deserve an appropriate and effective education, including English Learners (ELs) [1] and dual language learners (DLLs) [2], collectively referred to as linguistically diverse students.
Published April 1, 2020
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COVID-19: Homelessness
Persons experiencing homelessness are at high risk of infection, transmission, complications and mortality from coronavirus. Persons experiencing homelessness have higher rates of physical and mental health conditions compared to the general public.
Published April 1, 2020
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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
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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
Results First™
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Colorado and Its Counties Work Together to Improve Human Services Programs
County C-Stat effort ensures collaboration to enhance community outcomes
Published March 10, 2020
Results First™
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Vermont Performance Reporting Tools Promote Accountability and Improvement
Government and public stakeholders can monitor data and progress on interactive website
Published March 10, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Supporting the Healthcare Workforce Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
What Do We Know About The Impact of Pandemics on Families?
Published March 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
COVID-19: Supporting Substance Use Disorder Patients in Recovery
Social Isolation Exacerbates the Severity of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.
Published March 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Using Implementation Science to Flatten the Coronavirus Curve
There is Good News. China has turned the curve on the coronavirus (no new cases as of 3/19/20); South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong internationally are containing the virus….but America is not ready.
Published March 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
COVID-19 and Opioid Risk Mitigation
Improve Access to Items Needed to Reduce Harm Associated with Opioid Misuse.
Published March 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Policy Brief: Trauma-Informed Responses to Immigration Policies and Practices
This is an official statement of the Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 of the American Psychological Association, and does not represent the position of the American Psychological Association or any of its other Divisions or subunits.
Published January 27, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
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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Written Briefs
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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Written Briefs
Collaborative Efforts for the Prevention of Family Violence
Due to issues of confidentiality that often prevent data and information sharing, the established bureaucratic process often doesn’t allow organizations to collaborate.
Published November 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
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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Written Briefs
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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Written Briefs
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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Written Briefs
Interventions Supporting Separated Migrant Children
Multiple organizations responded to this issue by summarizing the empirical evidence on the adverse psychological and physical health consequences of trauma anticipated from forced family separation, detention, feared deportation and acclimation.
Published August 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Two-Generation Approach to Interpersonal Violence
Domestic violence and child maltreatment co-occur in 30-60% of families experiencing violence. Yet agencies serving children and adults too often fail to coordinate, resulting in disjointed, erratic and less effective services, leaving children and adults experiencing violence and trauma unidentified, untreated, and less safe.
Published August 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Modernizing Child and Family Services (CFS) Information Systems
Governments at all levels possess comprehensive information systems on citizen services that often exist in silos.
Published July 25, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Supporting Adoption Permanency
How well children and their families adapt to adoption depends on a few things, including social environments, biology, and time. This document reviews information associated with adoption permanency.
Published July 25, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Address Confidentiality
Survivors of domestic violence often need to leave their residence in order to escape abuse and it is vital the abuser not be able to find them. In order to keep survivors safe, it is important they remain hidden from their abuser.
Published July 1, 2019
Published July 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Violence Against Indigenous Women
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/NA) women are at an incredibly high risk to be the victim of violence. Recent estimates suggest over 500 unsolved cases nationwide of missing and murdered AI/NA women.
Published July 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
High quality programs are the most successful and cost effective. These programs should focus on cultural and regional relevance, violence across genders, and risk reduction.
Published July 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The following information was gathered to respond to the efficacy of TANF in promoting self-sustainability:
Published June 28, 2019
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Santa Barbara County Uses Evidence-Based Approach to Funding Services
Probation department vets programs for effectiveness with screening tool
Published June 27, 2019
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Utah Township Inventories Programs to Ensure Youth Needs Are Met
Local and county stakeholders benefit from systemic process to identify gaps in services
Published June 27, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
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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Written Briefs
Substance Use Treatment for Women
Many women who use substances are mothers with minor children or are of reproductive age.
Published June 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Child Trauma and Trauma Informed Care
This brief summarizes child trauma and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Published June 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Capacity to Identify and Prevent Human Trafficking
Trafficking in persons is defined as the recruitment, transportation or acquisition of persons by force, coercion, fraud, deception, the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person for the purpose of exploitation (UN Palermo Convention).
Published May 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Intercountry Adoption
We have identified several research-oriented professionals who have expertise in intercountry (international) adoption and the quality of orphanages abroad. We are currently in the process of engaging more experts both in and outside of our network.
Published April 13, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Substance Use: Treatment, Abstinence, and Prevention
We gathered the following information to respond to general interests related to substance use treatment, abstinence, and prevention.
Published April 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Plans of Safe Care: Effective Implementation in the U.S.
Over the last decade, the number of infants affected by prenatal substance exposure, withdrawal symptoms or alcohol use has significantly increased with the opioid crisis.
Published March 10, 2019
Results First™
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Written Briefs
How Evidence Can Inform Contracting for State, Local Governments
Key principles, examples from jurisdictions offer guidance
Published March 8, 2019
Results First™
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Written Briefs
States Can Set Funding Thresholds That Promote Evidence-Based Programs
6 actions for legislators to consider for budgeting that prioritize proven results
Published February 12, 2019
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Los Angeles County Provides Strong Oversight of Mental Health Programs
Training, implementation monitored to ensure evidence-based services achieve results
Published January 27, 2019
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Wisconsin Researchers Work With State and Local Agencies to Evaluate Programs
Collaborations with academic partners help governments assess outcomes
Published December 6, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Washington State Data Warehouse Fosters Comprehensive, Frequent Program Evaluations
Integrated system provides comprehensive client information to better assess impact
Published December 5, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Maryland Works With Government Agencies to Track Program Performance
State budget office and legislators consider outcomes in strategic planning
Published December 3, 2018
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Preventing Child Maltreatment through Coordinated, Community-Based Strategies: The Child Abuse and Prevention Act (CAPTA)
Child maltreatment (sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect) results in a yearly economic burden of $124 billion1 Approximately 4 million reports are made to Child Protective Services (CPS) each year involving 7.4 million children.
Published December 1, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Texas Helps Those Serving At-Risk Families Find Evidence-Based Programs
Clearinghouses and a ranking tool put focus on effectiveness of efforts to help vulnerable children
Published November 30, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Maryland County Revamps Performance Measures for Youth Mentoring Programs
New guidance provides a standardized approach to measuring outcomes
Published October 18, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Performance Tools Help Illinois Leaders Assess State Programs
Budgeting for Results framework used to analyze outcomes and return on investment
Published October 18, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Washington State Leaders Collaborate to Improve Government Performance
Governor meets with key stakeholders monthly to review progress on priority outcomes
Published October 18, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Minnesota Uses Targeted Performance Data to Inform Budget Decisions
State integrates outcome monitoring with other evidence-based policymaking initiatives
Published October 18, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Cost-Benefit Tool Helps New York Target Funds to Evidence-Based Programs
Analyses ensure more decisions driven by data
Published September 17, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Iowa Uses Research and Data to Identify Corrections Programs That Work
Use of inventory helps target limited resources strategically
Published September 17, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Minnesota and 7 Counties Collaborate to Improve Correctional Services
Standardized checklist used to align interventions with evidence-based standards
Published September 17, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
The Role of Outcome Monitoring in Evidence-Based Policymaking
How states can use performance management systems to achieve results
Published August 16, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Florida Uses Research on Delinquency Interventions to Reduce Youth Recidivism
National evaluation tool helps assess what’s working well - and what can be improved
Published August 13, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Pennsylvania Uses Evidence-Based Approach to Improve Outcomes for Youth
National program trains localities to conduct needs assessments so young residents get the services they need
Published August 13, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Program ‘Fidelity’ Reviews Help New Hampshire Improve Mental Health Outcomes
State requirement designed to ensure services are delivered as intended
Published August 13, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
States Should Prioritize Evidence in Budgeting to Promote Positive Outcomes
Strategies to codify results-based policymaking, Part 1
Published July 25, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Massachusetts Commission Seeks Ways to Strengthen Behavioral Health Policies
Panel proposes using evidence-based analyses to determine best approaches
Published May 14, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
How to Use the Results First Program Inventory: A Look at Key Steps for State and County Partners
A look at key steps for state and county partners
Published April 10, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Targeted Evaluations Can Help Policymakers Set Priorities
A policymaker's guide to building evaluation capacity
Published March 9, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
New Mexico Uses Research, Performance Data to Guide Budgeting
Policymakers aim to direct resources toward programs that generate results
Published February 28, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
New York Moves to Increase Efficiency in Criminal Justice System
State prioritizes evidence-based programs in its contracts
Published February 28, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
How States Use Data to Inform Decisions: A National Review of the Use of Administrative Data to Improve State Decision-Making
A national review of the use of administrative data to improve state decision-making
Published February 21, 2018
Results First™
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Written Briefs
A Common Language for Evidence-Based Programming
Results First provides a guide to establishing and sharing clear definitions
Published November 30, 2017
Results First™
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Written Briefs
4 Ways Implementation Support Centers Assist in the Delivery of Evidence-Based Programs
Evidence-based policymaking allows government leaders to achieve the best possible outcomes by investing in programs that have been rigorously studied and proved to work.
Published July 18, 2017
Results First™
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Written Briefs
How Policymakers Prioritize Evidence-Based Programs Through Law
Lessons from Washington, Tennessee, and Oregon
Published April 3, 2017
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Mississippi’s 7 Elements of Quality Program Design
How one state incorporates rigorous evidence of effectiveness into budgeting decisions
Published March 29, 2017
Published January 26, 2017
Results First™
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Written Briefs
How to Use Evidence in the Contracting Process
Data and research can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs
Published December 6, 2016
Results First™
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Written Briefs
A Guide to Evidence-Based Budget Development
How to use research to inform program funding decisions
Published July 6, 2016
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Written Briefs
Juvenile Justice
Policy efforts related to juvenile justice grew out of the initial 2016 implementation of the Research-to-Policy Collaboration by the National Prevention Science Coalition.
Published June 21, 2016
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Implementation Oversight for Evidence-Based Programs
A policymaker’s guide to effective program delivery
Published May 3, 2016
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Program Assessment: Identifying what works in your state or locality
Identifying what works in your state or locality
Published June 15, 2015
Published November 13, 2014
Published July 29, 2013
Results First™
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Written Briefs
Better Programs, Better Results
Rigorous Quality Assurance Ensures that Washington State's Evidence-Based Programs Produce Expected Results
Published July 26, 2012
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