Despite the knowledge that homeless children face poor outcomes, research has largely focused on the parent(s) in a homeless family, perhaps because these children are still part of a family unit. The children themselves, however, have different and separate needs from their parent(s).
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Advanced SearchEvidence-Based Mental Health Treatment for Victims of Human Trafficking
This Issue Brief examines the evidence-based research for treating common mental health conditions experienced by victims of human trafficking. This was a topic identified at the National Symposium on the Health Needs of Human Trafficking Victims sponsored by ASPE and held in Washington, DC, September 22-23, 2008. [13 PDF pages]
Medical Treatment of Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and Its Applicability to Victims of Human Trafficking
This Issue Brief examines the procedures and protocols that currently exist for assessing and treating victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in health care settings in an effort to begin evaluating their applicability to victims of human trafficking.
Study of HHS Programs Serving Human Trafficking Victims: Final Report
This is the final report produced under this project and includes an executive summary at the beginning of the report. The report summarizes and synthesizes all of the information obtained under the literature review, the site visits, and the National Symposium on the Health Needs of Human Trafficking Victims, and draws upon the issue briefs produced under this project. [74 PDF pages]
Study of HHS Programs Serving Human Trafficking Victims
Authors: Heather J. Clawson ICF International Nicole M. Dutch ICF International Amy Salomon Advocates for Human Potential Lisa Goldblatt Grace Consultant, Advocates for Human Potential My Life My Choice Project
Literature Review
An AI/AN Suicide Prevention Hotline: Literature Review and Discussion with Experts
This exploratory study provides background information pertaining to an American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Adoption USA. A Chartbook Based on the 2007 National Survey of Adoptive Parents
Authors: Sharon Vandivere and Karin Malm Child Trends Laura Radel
Adoption USA: A Chartbook Based on the 2007 National Survey of Adoptive Parents
Adoption USA presents findings from the first nationally representative survey of adoptive parents in the United States. About two percent of U.S. children joined their families through adoption.