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Should We Have Faith in the Churches? Ten-Point Coalition’s Effect on Boston’s Youth Violence
In this paper the authors argue that the "Ten-Point Coalition," a group of Boston clergy, has played an instrumental role in responding to, and reducing, youth violence and homicide in the city of Boston.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Joint Center for Poverty Research
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January 1999
Substance Abuse and the American Adolescent
This paper summarizes current trends and research on adolescent substance abuse including the consumption of tobacco, marijuana and alcohol.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
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August 01, 1997
Positive Support: Mentoring and Depression Among High-Risk Youth
This report investigates the effectiveness of faith-based mentoring programs for high-risk youth and concludes that some positive gains can be made, particularly in reducing depression.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Public/Private Ventures
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June 2006
Sports, The Arts and Community Programs: Rates and Correlates of Participation
Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), this paper addresses whether participation in sports, arts and community programs is linked to better psychosocial adjustment in children, and whether the rates of participation can be based on socio-demographic variables.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Human Resources Development Canada
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October 01, 1998
The State of Religion and Public Life
This presenter rebuts many of the claims made against government funding for services run by faith-based organizations, such ...
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Center for Civic Innovation at the Manhattan Institute
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May 21, 2002
A Portrait of Well-Being in Early Adulthood
This study uses measures such as financial self-sufficiency, educational attainment, health behaviours and civic involvement to gauge the well-being of 25-year-olds in the United States.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Child Trends
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October 2003
Quality of Life in Canada: A Citizen's Report Card
This paper investigates the quality of life in Canada using 40 indicators grouped into categories including: health, education, environment, community, personal well-being, and government.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Canadian Policy Research Networks
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July 01, 2002
The Role of the Family in Democracy: Obstacle or Necessity?
This paper discusses democracy and the family, and looks at how these two roads intersect in terms of parental authority, educational autonomy and definition of family.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Centre for Cultural Renewal
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1997
A Portrait of Seniors in Canada
This report provides a portrait of Canadian seniors in 2006 in contrast with previous cohorts and younger generations.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Statistics Canada
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February 2007
Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) and other national data sources, this report assesses Saskatoon children’s outcomes in terms of family background, family processes, and community factors and discerns how to improve the impact of these factors.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Human Resources Development Canada
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November 01, 2002
Ten Hypotheses about Socioeconomic Gradients and Community Differences in Children’s Developmental Outcomes
Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) and other sources, this paper studies the impact that family and community factors (such as number of siblings, and family cohesiveness), and social support have on an individual’s socioeconomic status.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Human Resources Development Canada
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February 01, 2003
Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Niagara Falls, Ontario
Using data from the the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), this report seeks to explain children's outcomes in terms of family background, family processes, and community factors.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Human Resources Development Canada
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June 01, 2003
The Consequences of Child Maltreatment: A Reference Guide for Health Practitioners
This document discusses the problem of child maltreatment and the factors influencing it, such as family characteristics, the economic and living conditions, and the level of community support available.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Health Canada
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1998
Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Hampton/Sussex, New Brunswick
Using data from the the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), this report seeks to explain children's outcomes in terms of family background, family processes, and community factors.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Human Resources Development Canada
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April 01, 2003
Caring Canadians, Involved Canadians: Highlights from the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating
This report offers highlights from two surveys conducted on how Canadians give, volunteer and participate in their communities.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Statistics Canada
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June 2006
The Development of Children Ages 6 to 14
This article examines the many physical, psychological, and social changes that are experienced in late childhood and early adolescence.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The Future of Children
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Fall 1999
The Well-being of Canada’s Young Adults in 2000: A Fact Book and Preliminary Analysis
This paper examines the overall well-being of young Canadians (age 15-34).
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Christian Commitment Research Institute
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June 2003
Community Development and Family Support: Forging a Practical Nexus to Strengthen Families and Communities
This study examines organizations that attempt to integrate community development and family supportIt discusses organizational strategies that can be employed in order to improve the interaction between communities and families.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Center for Community Research and Service, University of Delaware
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September 2003
Volunteering by 12- and 13-year-olds in Canada, and religious commitment, 1996-1997
This paper analyzes the results of the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth with regards to child volunteering.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Christian Commitment Research Institute
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January 2001
Healthy Families, Healthy Communities
This paper examines the positive influence that healthy families and children can have on communities.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The Caledon Institute of Social Policy
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February 01, 2001
Sexual Intercourse and Pregnancy Among African-American Adolescent Girls in High Poverty Neighbourhoods: The Role of Family and Community Factors
This study of adolescent girls in high risk neighbourhoods examines factors that either protect them from or put them at risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Population Research Center
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1997
Moving the Nest: A Look at the Effect of Family and Work Status Changes in Later Mid-Life
This paper examines parents' patterns of migration and home relocation in relation to employment changes and children leaving the family home.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Population Research Center
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1998
Caring Canadians, Involved Canadians: Highlights from the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating
This paper examines, in detail, the time, money and skills that Canadians volunteered to their communities, provinces, and country in 2000 as compared to 1997.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Statistics Canada
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2001
Patterns of Religious Attendance
This article looks at rates of church attendance in Canada between 1988 and 1999, as well as factors which influence these rates.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Statistics Canada
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Winter 2000
Religious Commitment and Volunteering Parents: Who Volunteers and How are Their Lives Affected
This paper discusses the volunteer activities of Canadian parents, and examines the factors that influence their likelihood of becoming involved in their communities.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The Christian Commitment Research Institute
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November 2000
Crime and the Family: Improving Child-Rearing and Preventing Delinquency
This booklet discusses the connection between delinquency, crime prevention, and the family.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Family Policy Studies Centre
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June 1993
The Role of Faith Based Organizations in Crime Prevention and Justice
This paper explores the impact of religion on crime intervention and prevention, focusing on the potential challenges, consequences, and benefits resulting from such faith-based programs.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Welfare Policy Center of the Hudson Institute
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April 1999
So Help Me God: Substance Abuse, Religion, and Spirituality
This paper analyses the effect that religious commitment has on people's risk of substance abuse.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
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November 2001
Faith-Based Institutions and High Risk Youth
This paper explores the role of church and religion in developing and running programs for high-risk, delinquent, youth.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Public/Private Ventures
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Spring 2000
Comprehensive Community Initiatives: Principles, Practice, and Lessons Learned
This article discusses initiatives intended to improve the lives of families in very poor neighbourhoods.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The Future of Children
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Summer/Fall 1997
Health Care Services for Children and Adolescents
This article identifies health risks to children and adolescents, particularily those with disabilities or chronic illnesses, and those living in poverty.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The Future of Children
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Winter 1992
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
This United Nations Resolution goes further than recognizing the rights of the individual and the "Human Family".
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
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December 16, 1966
Cranberry Portage Child/Family Resource Centre
This paper highlights the Cranberry Portage Child/Family Resource Centre as an example for cities across Canada in providing support for vulnerable families.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Caledon Institute of Social Policy
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November 01, 1999
The Role of African-American Churches in Reducing Crime Among Black Youth
This paper examines the effect that neighbourhood decay and religious involvement have on the crime rates of African American youth.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Center for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society, and Center for Civic Innovation at the Manhattan Institute
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2001
Work-Life Compendium 2001: 150 Canadian Statistics on Work, Family & Well-Being
The purpose of this report is to outline Canadian statistics regarding how to harmonize work, family and personal responsibilities in order to reach work-life balance.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Human Resources Development Canada
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2001
Strengthening Families to Promote Youth Development
This paper summarizes the key points of a series of roundtable discussions on the significance of family on child and youth development.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Annie E. Cassie Foundation
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December 01, 2001
Children Are Everybody's Business
This presentation aims to explain how children can be given the best start based on the positive involvement of their community and country.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Canadian Policy Research Networks
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October 31, 2003
Report on the Second Round of the Quality Child Care Initiative (QCCI)
This paper outlines the elements, implementation, and accomplishments of the Quality Child Care Initiative.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Social Policy Research Associates
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October 01, 2003
Understanding the Early Years: Community Impacts on Child Development
This report looks at methodological issues surrounding ‘readiness to learn’ research.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Human Resources Development Canada
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August 01, 1999
Parents in Action for Education, Montreal
This study is based on a Montreal project among three inner-city schools and examines how parental and community involvement can strengthen education for children.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Caledon Institute of Social Policy
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January 01, 2001
Supporting Youth Employment: A Guide for Community Groups
This paper discusses the impact of education on teens' wages and quality of employment, and looks at programs and activities that help youth become successful, financially stable adults.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Public/Private Ventures
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2002
The Real Root Causes of Violent Crime: The Breakdown of Marriage, Family, and Community
This paper provides an in-depth look at the pyschological and sociological determinants of criminal behaviour, including lack of parental discipline, fatherless families, domestic violence, and parental abuse or neglect.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The Heritage Foundation
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March 17, 1995
Adult Communication and Teen Sex: Changing a Community
This paper discusses the elements, implementation, and effectiveness of the Plain Talk Program and the effectiveness of community and parental involvement in decreasing teenage sexual activity.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Public/Private Ventures
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March 01, 2001
The Dimensions, Pathways, and Consequences of Youth Reentry
This paper discusses the responsibility and challenge of the community as they respond to integrating young people, who have been in adult prisons, back into society.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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The Urban Institute
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January 01, 2004
Multiple Victim Child Sexual Abuse: The Impact on Communities and Implications for Intervention Planning
This paper describes multiple child sexual abuse and discusses commonalities in victim characteristics, and general profiles of the offenders.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Health Canada
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1994
Enabling Conditions for Policy Progress for Children and Youth
This presentation outlines the role of the community in child development, and looks at how the community can meet this challenge with success.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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Canadian Policy Research Networks
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November 23, 2001
Risk & Protective Factors for Adolescent Drug Use: 1999 NHSDA
This paper examines the risk and protective factors of adolescent substance abuse, and looks specifically at the impact of community, family, friends and school.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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January 01, 2004
In the Neighborhood: Programs that Strengthen Family Day Care for Low-Income Families
This paper examines the pros and cons of family daycare and compares it to public child care programs.
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Category:
Family, Religion and Culture > Community Involvement
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National Centre for Children in Poverty
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1994
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