Special Populations

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

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…

Sesame Street Workshop Helps Kids with Incarcerated Parents

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reprinted from Youth Today September 04, 2013 Kharon Benson…