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Resolution on Convention on the Rights of the Child
Excerpt The Global Alliance embeds its work in principles of human rights. In keeping with our approach, we are concerned that…
Resolution on the Prevention of Child Trafficking
Excerpt Although accurate data regarding trafficking are difficult to obtain given the nature of trafficking, it occurs worldwide, including in every…
Resolution on Health Care and Re-entry After Incarceration
Excerpt In keeping with our mission, we are gravely concerned about the lack of health resources available to individuals upon release…
Resolution on “Tough-on-Crime” Policies
Excerpt The Global Alliance… is alarmed by a recent order from Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging prosecutors to file the most…
Resolution on Global Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Excerpt We are committed to raising awareness and seeking solutions regarding the crisis in mental health and substance use disorders. Indeed,…
NPSC Q&A
What is the National Prevention Science Coalition? The National Prevention Science Coalition may be best described as a network of individuals…
Resolution on Protecting Immigrant Children and Families
Excerpt In keeping with our mission, we are gravely concerned that recent developments in immigration policy not only fail to protect…
Resolution on Protections for Transgender Students
Excerpt Surveys have shown that transgender young people are more likely than their peers to experience verbal harassment, exclusion, and physical…
Resolution on Health Care
Excerpt The Global Alliance emphasizes effective strategies for promotion of health and prevention of behavioral disorders as well as intervention and…
Facilitating Evidence-Based Policy: Connecting Researchers and Legislative Staff
Global Alliance Executive Officer Presents at NPCS Briefing On October 13, 2016, our Executive Officer, Robin Kimbrough-Melton, was a presenter at this…
Fighting the Opioid Epidemic on Multiple Fronts by Leveraging Empirical Evidence
On June 24, 2016, Global Alliance participated in a congressional briefing in collaboration with the National Prevention Science Coalition (NPSC) and…
Position Statement on Safe and Humane Schools: Violence Prevention
Introduction Many tragic school shootings in recent years have motivated policy-making aimed at putting an end to senseless violence in schools….