Special Populations

These articles pertain to specific populations and the models and strategies that are effective when working with them.

New study explores the mentoring in youth transitioning out of foster care

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Munson, M.R., Brown, S., Spencer, R., Edguer, M., & Tracy,…

Teens from military families are at higher risk for suicide

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Posted by Eddie North-Hager-USC on March 23, 2015 While the…

Intersecting Inequalities: Research to Reduce Inequality for Immigrant-Origin Children and Youth

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(from WT Grant Foundation) As the proportion of our nation’s…

Does your program serve military-connected youth? If so, researchers need your help!

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Does your program serve military-connected youth – those with…

Study shows mentors can reduce trauma symptoms in foster care youths

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Johnson, S. B., & Pryce, J. M. (2013). Therapeutic of mentoring:…

From foster care to success: Former ward of the state mentors struggling youths

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Dawn Turner Trice Chicago Tribune December 9, 2013 When…

Meet Dr. Heather Taussig, International Expert on Mentoring Youth in Foster Care

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Editor’s Note: We are honored to feature Dr. Heather Taussig. Dr. Taussig…

Must Read: Special Issue on Military Children and Families

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Prestigious journal The Future of Children has devoted its…

Children in the foster-care system: New research on the caregiving-self-regulation link

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Dozier, M., Zeanah, C., & Bernard, K. (2013). Infants and…