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Download full textServin, Argentina E.; Brouwer, Kimberly C.; Gordon, Leah; Rocha-Jimenez, Teresita; Staines, Hugo; Vera-Monroy, Ricardo B.; Strathdee, Steffanie A.; Silverman, Jay G. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2015
The current wave of interest in human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children has exposed a lack of knowledge about the vulnerabilities leading to underage entry into sex work. This knowledge is necessary for the development of effective prevention programs to identify girls who are most at-risk, especially in Latin America,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sexuality, Crime, At Risk Persons
Direct linkChen, Xiaojin; Thrane, Lisa; Adams, Michele – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2012
Although peer influence is a salient predictor of delinquency, how it operates in the etiology of runaway behavior is not fully understood. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, this study demonstrates the importance of taking peers into account in understanding the etiology of running away. The findings suggest…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Etiology, Peer Influence, Social Networks
Twill, Sarah E.; Green, Denise M.; Traylor, Amy – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2010
Sexual exploitation and prostitution of children and adolescents is a multibillion dollar industry in the United States (Estes and Weiner in "Medical, legal & social science aspects of child sexual exploitation: A comprehensive review of pornography, prostitution, and internet crimes, vol I," G.W. Medical Publishing, Inc, St Louis,…
Descriptors: Intelligence Quotient, Sexual Abuse, Females, At Risk Persons
Silver, Rawley – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2009
This paper reviews a body of research on the author's Silver Drawing Test (SDT) and Draw A Story (DAS) art-based assessments, which span 40 years of development. The original impetus for the assessment is described and studies are reviewed that examined relationships between depression, abuse, and aggression; cognitive skills; interrater and…
Descriptors: Identification, Tests, Adolescents, Foreign Countries
Saewyc, Elizabeth M.; Skay, Carol L.; Pettingell, Sandra L.; Reis, Elizabeth A.; Bearinger, Linda; Resnick, Michael; Murphy, Aileen; Combs, Leigh – Child Welfare, 2006
Some studies suggest lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) teens are at higher risk than peers for violence at home, in school, and in the community. That can bring them into the child welfare system or services for runaway and homeless teens. This study compared self-reported experiences of sexual and physical abuse based on sexual orientation and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, Child Welfare
Peer reviewedStraus, Murray A.; Donnelly, Denise A. – Youth and Society, 1993
Studies use of corporal punishment of adolescents by parents among 6,002 U.S. couples (National Family Violence Resurvey). Results for prevalence and chronicity show that half or more adolescents are hit by their parents and that this can occur frequently. Unfortunately, such events are not necessarily thought of as assaults. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Corporal Punishment
Cook, Traci; Blachman, Dara; Dye, Jane; Macartney, Suzanne; Lukacs, Susan; Howie, LaJeana; Kena, Grace; Sonnenberg, William; Axelrad, Daniel; Steffen, Barry; Truman, Jennifer; Cotto, Jessica; Jekielek, Susan; Mueggenborg, Mary; Coleman-Jensen, Alisha; Denton, Stephanie; Avenevoli, Shelli; Singleton, James; Knighton, Cindi; Han, Beth; O'Connell, Kellie; Guenther, Patricia; Hiza, Hazel; Kuczynski, Kevin; Koegel, Kristin; Radel, Laura – Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2011
"America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2011" is a compendium of indicators depicting both the promises and the challenges confronting our Nation's young people. The report, the 15th in an ongoing series, presents 41 key indicators on important aspects of children's lives. These indicators are drawn from the most…
Descriptors: Adoption, Social Indicators, Social Environment, Physical Environment
Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS/PHS), Washington, DC. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. – 1994
This annual report presents data on the health status and needs of American children from infancy through adolescence. The report's first section gives general population data, providing context for sections two and three, which present data on health status and service utilization for American children. The fourth section contains state-specific…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Health
Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. – 1997
This report from the Children's Defense Fund lists statistics on child and youth well-being for each of the states and the United States as a whole. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) children participating in federally subsidized programs (including Title 1 Education for the Disadvantaged, bilingual education programs,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Breakfast Programs, Child Abuse
Judge, Amy, Comp. – 2001
This data book provides statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) child health, including uninsured children, low birth weight babies, infant deaths, and immunizations; (2) child care and early…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Welfare
Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. – 1998
This data book from the Children's Defense Fund includes statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the states and the United States as a whole. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) population and family characteristics (number of children under age 18 and age 6, number of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Support
Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. – 1999
This data book provides statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) population and family characteristics (including number of children under age 18 and age 5, percentage of population under age…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Support
Andrejack, Kate, Comp.; Judge, Amy, Comp.; Simons, Janet, Comp. – 2000
This data book provides statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) national rankings in population and family characteristics; (2) health and disabilities (including children lacking health…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Health
Benson, Carole, Ed. – 2001
This report is the fifth to present nationwide data on the well-being of America's children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of child well-being and on contextual measures describing the changing population and family context. Part 1 of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents information illustrating…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Asthma, Births to Single Women
Benson, Carole, Ed. – 2002
This report is the sixth to present nationwide data on the well-being of U.S. children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of child well-being and on contextual measures describing the changing population and family context. Part 1 of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents information illustrating…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse
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