Sentences with phrase «policy interventions focused»
Analyzing racial disparities in policing, charging decisions and trial outcomes, Sommers and Marotta recommend three new policy interventions focused on data, diversity, and training:
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The most effective intervention we have is a focus on parental attachment, through a public policy of home visit programs, starting in the first days of a child's life.
The Fund will be the first time government's social policy intervention to focus on developing residents of Zongo communities.
«Most domestic violence prevention policies for adults focus on partner violence, but this study shows that interventions for psychiatric patients also need to target family violence,» says Dr Khalifeh.
The focus of my research is applied, developing both simple compartmental models and more complex individual - based models, to explore the impact of interventions and to help guide policy.
We could find plenty of examples of disconnect from other policy interventions, such as pre-school programs, but I am focusing on school choice because I know this literature best.
Author Bio: Deming's work is broadly in the economics of education, with a focus on the impact of policies and interventions on outcomes other than test scores.
As a developmental psychologist trained in child development, prevention science, and social policy, Jones» research focuses on social and emotional learning (SEL) in childhood and adolescence and on creating and testing innovative intervention models and strategies designed to foster competencies that help children become successful.
However, the story really changes if, instead of tying early career performance to dismissals, you focus on a policy intervention such as targeted supports.
His research focuses primarily on (1) strengthening economic evaluations of preventive interventions, (2) facilitating evidence - based policy - making through strategic investments in preventive services, and (3) evaluating the utility of performance - based financing to access new resources for improving health.
«We need to focus on durable urban policy,» Sharkey said, encouraging a change in social policies where investing in interventions on multigenerational levels and creating programs / policies to withstand economic shifts become the norm.
Along the way, there have been key policy changes to improve equity including an emphasis on early childhood development and child health, a focus on early interventions for special education and strict teacher professionalism.
Overview The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) facilitated a series of 10 field trips around the country to provide state policymakers with an intensive professional development opportunity focused on policies and interventions that support high school redesign.
Comparative results from the first Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) show that education systems can best support teachers by shifting public and governmental concern away from the mere control over the resources and content of education toward a focus on outcomes, by moving from hit - and - miss policies to targeted interventions, and by moving from a bureaucratic approach to education to devolving responsibilities and effective school leadership that supports teachers through targeted professional development, appraisal, and feedback.
He has focused and written extensively in the areas of public policy, program evaluation research, social intervention, and field research methodology.
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) facilitated a series of 10 field trips around the country to provide state policymakers with an intensive professional development opportunity focused on policies and interventions that support high school redesign.
Much of the work focused on creating a two - generation perspective in intervention policies related to family income insecurity, helping families to attain self - sufficiency through work, and on reforming child welfare policy and practice.
Recent policy interventions have tended to focus on enabling students to select alternatives to their assigned schools, most prominently private schools (through vouchers) and charter schools.
Her research focuses on higher education policy, teacher effectiveness, STEM education, and the evaluation of education interventions.
The education secretary told the Conservative Party Conference that the policy would aim to give children «the best start in life, no matter what their background», and would focus initially on intervention in Blackpool, Derby, Norwich, Oldham, Scarborough, and West Somerset, before expanding to four more areas in the «coming months».
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We focus our research on investigations of animal agriculture, 2 but this intervention is also used to document animal abuse in other areas, such as laboratory research that involves live animals3 and the breeding of companion animals.4 We believe that undercover investigations have had significant direct effects in reducing farm animal suffering through corporate policy change.
Katie Lisnik is the Director of Cat Protection and Policy at The Humane Society of the United States, focusing on increasing interventions for and reducing community cats populations through sterilization and vaccination programs, as well as keeping more cats in their homes and preserving a strong human - animal bond.
One interesting point relevant to policy about bets focused on global average temperature (GAT)-- it appears from this discussion that there is unanimous agreement among those who disagree on what future GAT will be that there is no need to discount for policy interventions.
Burns» research primarily focuses on climate geoengineering governance — or, the deliberate and large - scale intervention of our climate system with the goal of counteracting climate change, and the policies needed to achieve that goal.
The NAMA focuses on a set of interventions and measures related to policy development, technical assistance, and access to finance that will be integrated within sustainable commercial oriented investment activities that contribute to enhanced agriculture productivity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, improved food security, and increased incomes.
Social Service Specialist — Duties & Responsibilities Trained in social service with a focus on crisis intervention, rehabilitation, public safety and criminal justice Oversee mediation, life skills, and practical guidance for clients facing personal challenges Set client goals and provide benchmarks and action plans for achieving success Coordinate confidential patient information in an accessible and organized fashion Provide administrative support services across a variety of human services settings Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Responsible for client and staff schedules ensuring timely and efficient daily operations Set and strictly adhere to all department budgets and project timelines Handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, QuickBooks, billing, and reimbursements Responsible for tracking and replenishing office supplies Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop and strengthen relationships with partner agencies, coworkers, and community leaders Train new team members ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Perform all duties with positivity, integrity, and professionalism
Child Focused (CF) and Child Informed (CI) mediation routines appear to improve the benefits of mediation, but CI intervention appears to offer the most positive mediation outcomes, according a 2013 article in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law by five professors at Indiana University in Bloomington.
The main focus of the Inside Story piece is the Northern Territory Intervention, in 2006, and that «Media logic operated at all levels of the policy process, from development, through announcement, to implementation.»
From a community health and public policy perspective, about half of the effect of family income on children's cognitive ability is the home environment.46 Thus, interventions to improve cognitive development in low - income children must focus on the parents» mental health and their ability to provide the children with adequate learning opportunities.
CONCLUSIONS: Interventions developed to minimize violence in the ED must focus on modifiable risk factors and address what is in the department's control including staff education in recognizing escalating anxious or aggressive behavior, policy development and implementation, and environmental changes.
Dr. Jelalian's research program focuses on development and implementation of innovative weight control interventions for children and adolescents, as well as evaluation of state wide policy to promote healthier school nutrition and physical activity environments.
The focus of this in - service is to present prevention and intervention strategies through a whole school approach and guidelines for developing and maintaining an anti-bullying policy.
For more information regarding trauma - focused baby court teams, contact Dr. Mimi Graham, Director, FSU's Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy at [email protected].
It will require a deep investment in the development, testing, continuous improvement, and broad replication of innovative models of cross-disciplinary policy and programmatic interventions that are guided by scientific knowledge and led by practitioners in the medical, educational, and social services worlds who are truly ready to work together (and to train the next generation of practitioners) in new ways.88, 89 The sheer number and complexity of underaddressed threats to child health that are associated with toxic stress demands bold, creative leadership and the selection of strategic priorities for focused attention.
The movement is based on the belief that we must do more than simply respond to cases of abuse through prosecution and intervention — we need to provide programs and policies that focus on the child development process, engage communities and create conditions that allow parents to be the kinds of parents they want to be.
Her research has focused on evidence - based policy, social - emotional development in early childhood, parenting, prevention and intervention programs for children at - risk, and implementation research.
The campaign is based on the belief that we must do more than simply respond to cases of abuse through prosecution and intervention — we need to provide programs and policies that focus on the child development process, engage communities and create conditions that allow parents to be the kinds of parents they want to be.
Schools are another important locus for intervention, and efforts to improve school climate include a focus on improving engagement, safety, and environment by developing social and emotional skills, reducing of bullying and other physical and emotional safety issues, and creating consistent and fair disciplinary policies.
Dr. Schindler's current research program focuses on how interventions and policies can best target family and school contexts during early childhood to prevent behavior problems and promote mental health in vulnerable populations of families.
The research has also identified potentially modifiable aspects of family life that could be the focus of policies and intervention work.
In addition to theoretical implications, our results concerning the link between discrete parenting behaviors (monitoring, neglectfulness, rejection) and delinquency have implications for intervention and prevention policies focusing on delinquency, in particular parent management training programs.
To this, we would add that there is an urgent need for research evaluating interventions that focus on equalising economic opportunity for families of children with ID including, for example, flexible work and inclusive childcare policies.
Therefore, knowledge on the link between parenting and delinquency has implications for prevention and intervention policies focusing on delinquency, in particular parent education and skills training.
The areas — which are explored on the government - funded information site Student Wellbeing Hub — include: commitment from school leadership, early intervention, engagement with families and communities, positive behaviour support, clear policies and a focus on student wellbeing.
Over the last decade, the Scottish Government and local authorities have supported the introduction of a range of legislation, policies and interventions focused on improving parenting capacity through the delivery of parenting support and education (Hutton et al. 2008).
Researchers focus on parent and family support; early care and education; child health and development; early identification and intervention; equity, access and inclusion; and early childhood policy.
1995 — Building Relationships: Families and Professionals as Partners 1996 — A Promising Future 1997 — Fostering the Well Being of Families 1998 — Trauma: A Multi-Dimensional View 1999 — Coming Together for Children and Families: Developing Comprehensive Systems of Care 2000 — The Neurobiology of Child Development: Bridging the Gap Between Theory Research and Practice 2001 — Processing Trauma and Terrorism 2002 — The Road Less Traveled: Adoptive Families in the New Millennium 2003 — A Better Beginning: Parents with Mental Illness and their Young Children 2004 — Approaches That Work: Multi-Stressed Families and their Young Children 2005 — The Screening and Assessing of the Social Emotional Concerns 2006 — Supporting Young Children through Separation and Loss 2007 — Social Emotional Development: Promising Practices, Research and Policy 2008 — Attachment: Connecting for Life 2009 — Evidenced - based Practices for Working with Young Children and Families 2010 - Eat Sleep and Be Merry: Regulation Concerns in Young Children 2011 - Climbing the Ladder Toward Competency in Young Children's Mental Health 2012 - Focusing on Fatherhood 2013 - Trauma in Early Childhood: Assessment, Intervention and Supporting Families
Advocating for trauma informed policies and trauma focused services and interventions in your Early Head Start and Head Start community to help strengthen community partnerships and build much needed supports for children and families impacted by trauma.
This is an important focus of study, because if all stressors are truly random (e.g., natural disasters), then there is little that can be achieved by changes in policy or other forms of intervention [16].