A5048786764- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Sex work and related issues
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Statistics Education and Methodologies
- Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Community Health and Development
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Education Methods and Practices
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Place Attachment and Urban Studies
- Urbanization and City Planning
- Child Development and Digital Technology
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
2016-2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2011-2023
CDC Foundation
2022
University of Chicago
2021
Florida Atlantic University
2010-2011
University of Miami
2007
National estimates of teen dating violence (TDV) reveal high rates victimization among school populations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national Youth Risk Behavior Survey has provided often-cited physical TDV since 1999. In 2013, revisions were made to the question capture more serious forms screen out students who did not date. An additional was added assess sexual TDV.To describe content new questions first administered in 2013 Survey, share data on prevalence...
Adolescent interpersonal violence victimization is an adverse childhood experience and a serious public health problem for youths, their families, communities. Violence includes dating violence, sexual bullying. Youth Risk Behavior Survey data 2019 were used to examine physical violence; by anyone; bullying victimization, whether on school property or electronic, of U.S. high students sex, race/ethnicity, identity. In addition, this report explores frequency among who reported these forms...
Results from a two year longitudinal study of 181 children fourth through fifth grade are reported. Levels growth in children's computation, word problem, and estimation skills using common fractions were predicted by working memory, attentive classroom behavior, conceptual knowledge about fractions, simple arithmetic fluency. Comparisons 55 participants identified as having mathematical difficulties to those without revealed that group differences emerging fraction consistently mediated...
We aimed to determine the frequency, characteristics, and precipitating circumstances of eviction- foreclosure-related suicides during US housing crisis, which resulted in historically high foreclosures increased evictions beginning 2006.We examined all years 2005 2010 16 states National Violent Death Reporting System, a surveillance system for violent deaths within participating that abstracts information across multiple investigative sources (e.g., law enforcement, coroners, medical...
Lack of maintenance on vacant neighborhood lots is associated with higher levels depression, anxiety, and stress for nearby residents. Overgrown grasses dense brush provide hiding spots criminals space to conduct illicit activities. This study builds upon previous research by investigating greening programs that engage community members routine within their neighborhoods. The Clean & Green program a community-based solution facilitates resident-driven in midsized, Midwestern city. We use...
We examined the circumstances that precipitated suicide among 1,046 youth aged 10-17 years in 16 U.S. states from 2005 to 2008. The majority of deaths were male subjects (75.2%), non-Hispanic whites (69.3%), those 16-17 (58.1%), who died by hanging/strangulation/suffocation (50.2%) and a house or an apartment (82.5%). Relationship problems, recent crises, mental health intimate partner school problems most common precipitating factors many differed sex. School reported for 25% decedents,...
Teen dating violence (TDV) is a preventable public health problem that has negative consequences for youth. Despite evidence youth in urban communities with high crime and economic disadvantage may be at particularly risk TDV, little work specifically addressed TDV these communities. The Centers Disease Control Prevention (CDC) developed comprehensive approach to prevent TDV-Dating Matters™: Strategies Promote Healthy Relationships-that addresses gaps research practice. This Report from CDC...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND This study used a new Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment tool to test the associations between physical attributes of schools and violence‐related behaviors perceptions students. METHODS Data were collected from 4717 students 50 middle schools. Student risk safety, violence assessed. Evaluators CPTED School Assessment (CSA) quantify how well elements each school correspond ideal principles. Generalized linear mixed models adjust for school‐...
PurposeSexual violence (SV) perpetration on college campuses is a serious and prevalent public health issue in the U.S. In response, incoming male freshmen are mandated to receive SV prevention programming. To provide more effective however, we need understand behaviors of before they arrive campus associated factors that contribute risk afford protection, areas have received limited attention.MethodsMale (N = 1,133) across 30 selected 4-year colleges universities throughout state Georgia...
Abstract Researchers have documented that vacant lot greening can reduce community‐level crime and violence. Busy Streets Theory (BST) suggests residents who are involved in the process help to improve physical environments build social connections deter Yet few researchers explored how community engagement may affect violence outcomes. We applied BST test effects of community‐engaged compared lots received either professional mowing or no treatment, on density violent around study lots....
During a household survey in Tanzania, nationally representative sample of females and males aged 13-24 years reported any experiences sexual violence that occurred before the age 18 years. The authors explore prevalence, circumstances, health outcomes associated with childhood violence. results suggest against children Tanzania is pervasive, roughly three 10 one eight experiencing some form violence, its consequences are severe. Results being used by Tanzanian government to implement...
Abstract. Background: Youth reporting combined histories of nonfatal violence, suicidal ideation/behavior, and gun-carrying (VSG) are at risk for perpetrating fatal interpersonal violence self-harm. Aims: We characterized these youth to inform prevention efforts. Method: analyzed 2004 data from 3,931 seventh-, ninth-, 11–12th-grade compared VSG (n = 66) with non-gun carrying who either had no or thoughts/behavior 1,839), 884), thoughts/behaviors 552), both 590). groups based on demographic...
Prior research has established an association between sexual violence and HIV. Exposure to during childhood can profoundly impact brain architecture stress regulatory response. As a result, individuals who have experienced such trauma may engage in risk-taking behavior could benefit from targeted interventions. In 2009, nationally representative data were collected on against children Tanzania 13–24 year old respondents (n = 3,739). Analyses show that females aged 19–24 579) violence, more...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Research shows associations between bullying victimization and substance use for teens. However, more research about this relationship younger adolescents across race/ethnicity is needed. METHODS Prevalence pooled logistic regression analyses of 2019 Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 13 states (N = 74,059 students) examined self‐reported bulling (at school, electronically, both) having ever tried cigarette smoking, alcohol, or marijuana; used an...
Although research advocates for comprehensive cross sector youth violence prevention efforts, mobilizing across sectors to translate scientific recommendations into practice has proven challenging. A unifying framework may provide a foundational step towards building shared understanding of the risk and protective factors that impact violence. We conducted two empirical tests nurturing environment on ethnic geographically diverse rural urban adolescent samples. Results show overall...
Children with chronic illnesses report being bullied by peers, yet little is known about bullying among children heart conditions. Using 2018-2020 National Survey of Children's Health data, the prevalence and frequency in past year (never; annually or monthly; weekly daily) were compared between aged 6-17 years without Among conditions, associations demographic health characteristics bullied, diagnosed anxiety depression status examined. Differences assessed chi-square tests multivariable...