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Peer reviewedRipple, Carol H.; Zigler, Edward – American Psychologist, 2003
Reviews five federal policy-based initiatives for children and families (Project Head Start; lead poisoning prevention; Medicaid; Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children; and Earned Income Tax Credit), discussing aspects of federal prevention program design, implementation, policy, and research. (Contains references.) (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Welfare, Children, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedThompson, Ross A.; Wilcox, Brian L. – American Psychologist, 1995
Describes some of the problems that have been identified in federal research funding, administration, and support of research initiatives and training concerning child abuse and neglect. Remedies for these difficulties are outlined, research priorities are identified, and ways to rejuvenate the federal government's role in this area are suggested.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Decision Making, Federal Government
